SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond Fund ETF (ASX:GOVT)

The GOVT ETF by SPDR invests in Australian Government bonds issued by the Commonwealth/Federal Government, State Governments (Semis) and territories.

GOVT ETF review

GOVT share price and fees

GOVT fees

ASX ticker code: GOVT
Yearly fee (MER): 0.22%
FUM: $29.57 million
Monthly spread: 0.15%
Data Last Updated: July 2022

Analyst report

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Fee comparison

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What does the GOVT ASX ETF invest in?

The GOVT ETF ultimately ends up invested in Australian Government bonds, semi-government bonds (e.g., state governments) and high grade corporates and supranational entities. The bonds have maturities ranging from 0 years to 20+ years, with the average for the Government bonds held by the ETF falling between 5 and 12 years.

What do investors use the GOVT ETF for?

As it can be quite difficult for small investors to get exposure to the Government bond market, an investor could use the GOVT ETF to get exposure to the highest grade bonds in Australia.

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GOVT PDS

The Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) explains the fees, tax status and some of the risks.

GOVT literature

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GOVT holdings

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ASX: GOVT’s dividend 2021

GOVT dividend yield

Last 12m yield: 1.23%

When does GOVT pay a dividend?

GOVT dividend reinvestment plan (DRP)

Warnings we apply to the GOVT ETF

GOVT tax domicile

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Fixed interest – Australia sector data

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Sector information is recorded based on the last 12-month returns to July 2022. Refer to the Issuer’s website, speak to your financial adviser and always the fund’s Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before choosing an ETF for its dividend yield, past returns or fees. Past performance can be a poor indicator of future performance. 

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