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Compare 1GOV vs. FSML

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (FSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

1GOV

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

23

Median incremental investment

$505.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Quarterly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,528.99

$3,927.17

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

1GOV

FSML

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 24.94m in AUM and 38 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

FSML.AX was created on 2020-02-20 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Index over the medium to long term.

Top 3 holdings

Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.19 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.24 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.48 %)

Genesis Minerals Ltd (4.72 %)

Life360 Inc Chess Depository Interest (4.27 %)

Generation Development Group Ltd (4.16 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (32.29 %)

Other (18.17 %)

Energy (9.23 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.22 %

0.97 %

Key Summary

1GOV

FSML

Issuer

VanEck

Firetraill

Tracking index

S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.22 %

0.97 %

Price

$51.68

$2.22

Size

$19.697 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.81 %

0.06 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/09/2023

17/11/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

1GOV

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

23

Median incremental investment

$505.50

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Quarterly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,528.99

$3,927.17

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

1GOV

FSML

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

1GOV

FSML

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield