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Compare VEFI vs. GOVT

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard Ethically Conscious Glb Agg Bond Index (Hedged) ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Ethically Conscious Glb Agg Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VEFI) and the State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Aus Government Bond ETF (GOVT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VEFI

GOVT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

14

4

Median incremental investment

$1,516.98

$127.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,989.20

$3,305.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VEFI

GOVT

Strategy

VEFI.AX was created on 2018-09-11 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 4.34m in AUM and 2600 holdings. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Global Aggregate Bond Index Fund (Hedged) AUD Hedged seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index Hedged into 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 ETF currently has 73.31m in AUM and 117 holdings. The State Street SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index.

Top 3 holdings

French Republic Government Bond OAT 0.75 2028-11-25 (0.48 %)

United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.75 2023-12-31 (0.46 %)

Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro (0.46 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.25% (3.06 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (3.02 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (3.01 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (0.00 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.26 %

0.1 %

Key Summary

VEFI

GOVT

Issuer

Vanguard

SPDR

Tracking index

Bloomberg Barclays MSCI Global Aggregate SRI Exclusions Float Adjusted Index hedged in AUD - AUD - Australia Dollar

S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.26 %

0.1 %

Price

$42.75

$23.99

Size

$4.342 million

$72.923 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.02 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.30 %

1.80 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/09/2018

27/07/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VEFI

GOVT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

14

4

Median incremental investment

$1,516.98

$127.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,989.20

$3,305.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VEFI

GOVT

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VEFI

GOVT

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield