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Compare 1GOV vs. DIFF
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 Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
1GOV | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $513.25 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $514.10 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
1GOV | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | 1GOV.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 22.61m in AUM and 42 holdings. 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 | DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.57 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.58 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.68 %) | BNP Paribas SA 5.63% (2.04 %) Worley Financial Services Pty Ltd. 5.87% (1.76 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. 5.9% (1.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | Perpetual |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0 % |
Price | $51.41 | $10.22 |
Size | $22.610 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.91 % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 06/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | DIFF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $513.25 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $514.10 | $0 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | DIFF | |
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Cons |
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1GOV | DIFF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |