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Compare 1GOV vs. QAU
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 Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
1GOV | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 79 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $1,870.50 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,292.50 | $2,048.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
1GOV | QAU | |
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Strategy | 1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 20.85m in AUM and 39 holdings. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.17 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.88 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.36 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.15 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.68 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | QAU | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $51.69 | $25.65 |
Size | $20.747 million | $1.054 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 99.77 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.84 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 79 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $1,870.50 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,292.50 | $2,048.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | QAU | |
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1GOV | QAU |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |