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Compare 1GOV vs. QRE

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 Betashares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

1GOV

QRE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

86

Median incremental investment

$505.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Quarterly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,529.87

$1,907.56

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

1GOV

QRE

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

QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more.

Top 3 holdings

Australia (Commonwealth of) (11.20 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (10.25 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.49 %)

S&P/ASX 200 R IDX DEC25 (0 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (34.33 %)

WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP LTD (8.29 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (73.55 %)

Energy (18.66 %)

Utilities (3.92 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (97.20 %)

United States (2.39 %)

China (0.41 %)

Management fee

0.22 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

1GOV

QRE

Issuer

VanEck

BetaShares

Tracking index

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

Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.22 %

0.34 %

Price

$51.86

$8.24

Size

$19.697 million

$336.685 million

10Y return

N/A

122.10 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.81 %

6.54 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

27/09/2023

15/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

1GOV

QRE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

86

Median incremental investment

$505.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Quarterly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,529.87

$1,907.56

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

1GOV

QRE

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

1GOV

QRE

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