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Compare 1GOV vs. LEVR

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
Performance

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 First Sentier Geared Australian Share Complex ETF (LEVR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

1GOV

LEVR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

3

Median incremental investment

$513.25

$1,493.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$515.20

$4,064.10

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

1GOV

LEVR

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

LEVR.AX was created on 2023-09-25 by First Sentier. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To magnify long-term returns from capital growth by borrowing to invest in large Australian companies. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 100 Accumulation Index over rolling seven-year periods before fees and taxes.

Top 3 holdings

Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.62 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.63 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.72 %)

BHP Group Ltd (13.64 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (12.08 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (7.67 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (44.89 %)

Materials (16.30 %)

Health Care (11.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (94.34 %)

United States (5.66 %)

Management fee

0.22 %

0 %

Key Summary

1GOV

LEVR

Issuer

VanEck

First Sentier

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.22 %

0 %

Price

$51.52

$1.38

Size

$21.659 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.85 %

1.83 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/09/2023

14/05/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

1GOV

LEVR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

3

Median incremental investment

$513.25

$1,493.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$515.20

$4,064.10

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

1GOV

LEVR

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

1GOV

LEVR

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield