BetaShares GGOV ETF (ASX:GGOV)

BetaShares U.S. Treasury Bond 20+ Year ETF - Currency Hedged

About the GGOV ETF

BetaShares GGOV invests in very long dated US Treasury bonds and takes significant interest rate risk

nb: 1 Year Return is based on Index

GGOV ETF Performance Review

1
Year

-0.24

3
Year

5
Year

Since
Inception

-8.69

Running
Yield

3.35

Yield To
Maturity

3.98

Data Current To: 29/12/2023

Our review of GGOV ETF

Invests in US Treasury long dated bonds

Takes interest rate risk

Very high quality, AAA rated portfolio

Exposure is hedged into AUD

What we like about the GGOV ETF

Concentrated US Government bond portfolio

High quality portfolio

Things to be aware of about the GGOV ETF

Name and index benchmark changed in August 2022, the fund now invests just in US Treasury bonds rather than G& sovereign bonds

Very long 26 years to average maturity and 17 years modified duration as at 31 January 2024

GGOV ETF Investment Strategy

GGOV aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of high-quality, long-dated, income-producing US Treasury bonds, hedged into AUD.duration contribution to GGOV's index. Exposure is hedged into AUD.

What does the GGOV ETF Invest In?

GGOV is a Government Bond ETF.

GGOV invests in long dated US Treasury bonds

GGOV ETF Credit Quality

The average credit quality of the GGOV ETF is AA+.

A detailed breakdown of the credit quality is expressed below.

GGOV Frequently Asked Questions

What index does the GGOV ETF aim to replicate?

The GGOV ETF aims to replicate the S&P US Treasury 20+ year AUD Hedged Bond Index.

How often does GGOV ETF pay distributions?

The distribution frequency of GGOV is Quarterly.

When did the GGOV ETF start?

The inception date of the GGOV ETF was 07/05/2020.

What are the net assets of the GGOV ETF?

GGOV has net assets of $198.7m (AUD) as of 29/12/2023.

What are the number of holdings in the GGOV ETF?

Total number of holdings in GGOV is 43 as of 29/12/2023.

What are the management fees for the GGOV ETF?

The annual management fees for the GGOV ETF are 0.22% p.a. Learn more about ETF fees in this article.

How can I invest in the GGOV ETF?

GGOV is an Exchange Traded Fund, and units may be bought or sold on the ASX like shares. Learn how to buy and sell ETFs in this article.

Does the GGOV ETF have a minimum investment amount?

No, there is no minimum to invest in the Betashares GGOV ETF. Exchange Traded Funds in general do not have a minimum investment amount required by the issuer. However, if you choose to invest through a broker, they may choose to set their own minimum investment amount.

Are there any performance fees associated with the GGOV ETF?

No, GGOV has no performance fee. This is one of the advantages of Exchange Traded Funds, as they are traded like shares, you’ll generally only pay a commission to buy or sell units and an ongoing management fee.

About The Issuer Of The GGOV ETF: Betashares

BetaShares was founded in 2009 with the aim to provide intelligent investment solutions to help Australian investors meet their financial objectives.

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