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Compare 1GOV vs. ISO
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 iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ISO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
1GOV | ISO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $505.50 | $672.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,526.92 | $1,884.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
1GOV | ISO | |
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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. 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 | ISO.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 140.36m in AUM and 199 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 200 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.18 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.23 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.48 %) | RAMELIUS RESOURCES LTD (1.71 %) ZIP CO LTD (1.62 %) VENTIA SERVICES GROUP LTD (1.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (22.03 %) Consumer Discretionary (14.34 %) Financials (13.22 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (88.21 %) United States (5.79 %) New Zealand (3.68 %) | |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | ISO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $51.76 | $5.60 |
Size | $19.703 million | $135.249 million |
10Y return | N/A | 48.54 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.81 % | 4.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | ISO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $505.50 | $672.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,526.92 | $1,884.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | ISO | |
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1GOV | ISO |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |