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Compare XGOV vs. BNDS

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

VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (XGOV) and the Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

XGOV

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

4

18

Median incremental investment

$530.00

$978.50

Median investment frequency

Weekly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,902.54

$1,151.39

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

XGOV

BNDS

Strategy

XGOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 335.15m in AUM and 41 holdings. S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index

BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods.

Top 3 holdings

Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.67 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.96 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.84 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.14 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.84 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.49 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.22 %

0.42 %

Key Summary

XGOV

BNDS

Issuer

VanEck

BetaShares

Tracking index

S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.22 %

0.42 %

Price

$51.42

$23.74

Size

$339.068 million

$859.139 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.45 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/09/2023

16/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

XGOV

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

4

18

Median incremental investment

$530.00

$978.50

Median investment frequency

Weekly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,902.54

$1,151.39

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

XGOV

BNDS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

XGOV

BNDS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield