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Compare 1GOV vs. BNDS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV) 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
1GOV | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $755.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $38,011.88 | $1,025.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
1GOV | BNDS | |
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Strategy | 1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis | BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 851.9m in AUM and 314 holdings. 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) (9.98 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.34 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.76 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.11 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.68 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.47 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | BNDS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $51.16 | $23.30 |
Size | $25.613 million | $850.823 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.87 % | 2.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $755.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $38,011.88 | $1,025.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | BNDS | |
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1GOV | BNDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |