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Compare VBLD vs. GOVT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD) and the SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund (GOVT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VBLD | GOVT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 30 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,143.50 | $123.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,296.00 | $2,046.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VBLD | GOVT | |
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Strategy | VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | GOVT.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Government Bond Index. |
Top 3 holdings | NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %) Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %) American Tower Corp. (4.41 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.66 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 0.5% (2.57 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (52.56 %) Industrials (23.35 %) Energy (13.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (69.79 %) Canada (13.74 %) Japan (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.1 % |
Key Summary
VBLD | GOVT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.47 % | 0.1 % |
Price | $70.82 | $24.25 |
Size | N/A | $51.814 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.77 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.63 % | 1.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/10/2018 | 27/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VBLD | GOVT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 30 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,143.50 | $123.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,296.00 | $2,046.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VBLD | GOVT | |
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VBLD | GOVT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |