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PAVE vs GXIG

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF vs Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

PAVE

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

Annual cost

0.47%

Fund size

$13.4B

GXIG

Global X Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

Annual cost

0.15%

Fund size

$175M

Key differences

  • GXIG costs 0.32% less per year.
  • PAVE is significantly larger than GXIG — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • PAVE is classified as equity, while GXIG is fixed income — different risk/return profiles.
  • PAVE follows a index tracking strategy; GXIG uses active selection.
  • PAVE has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

PAVEGXIG
Annual cost (TER)0.47%0.15%
Fund size (AUM)$13.4B$175M
Since20172025
Dividend yield0.77%
Asset classequityfixed income
Regionnorth americanorth america
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+39.0%N/A
CAGR 3Y+27.3%N/A
CAGR 5Y+17.8%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.11N/A
Volatility 1Y18.91%
Max drawdown-44.08%-3.19%

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