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Compare 1GOV vs. MQWS
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 Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
1GOV | MQWS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $37,813.16 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
1GOV | MQWS | |
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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 25.69m in AUM and 39 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 | MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.96 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.35 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.73 %) | AIA Group Ltd (4.57 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.41 %) ASML Holding NV (4.27 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (43.21 %) Financials (19.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (63.80 %) Taiwan (4.77 %) Netherlands (4.74 %) | |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 1.28 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | MQWS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Macquarie |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 1.28 % |
Price | $50.79 | $8.19 |
Size | $25.789 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.87 % | 16.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 21/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | MQWS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $37,813.16 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | MQWS | |
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1GOV | MQWS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |