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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 VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
1GOV | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 256 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $1,328.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $38,078.75 | $2,962.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
1GOV | GDX | |
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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 | GDX.AX was created on 2015-06-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. To achieve this investment objective, GDX.AX employs a passive management strategy of investing in the NYSE-listed GDX.AX issued and operated by VanEck in the United States. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.00 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.38 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.78 %) | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.79 %) Newmont Corp (8.49 %) Barrick Mining Corp (6.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) | |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | GDX | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $51.25 | $153.88 |
Size | $25.613 million | $1.859 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 480.02 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.87 % | 1.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 256 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $1,328.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $38,078.75 | $2,962.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | GDX | |
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1GOV | GDX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |