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Compare 1GOV vs. RCB
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 Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
1GOV | RCB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $648.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $37,796.41 | $4,307.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
1GOV | RCB | |
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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 | RCB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index over the long term |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.96 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.35 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.74 %) | Westpac Banking Corp. 5% (11.90 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. 5% (11.87 %) Westpac Banking Corp. 5.1% (11.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.28 % |
Key Summary
1GOV | RCB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Russell |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.22 % | 0.28 % |
Price | $50.87 | $19.76 |
Size | $25.519 million | $332.763 million |
10Y return | N/A | -2.32 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.87 % | 2.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/09/2023 | 13/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
1GOV | RCB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,252.75 | $648.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $37,796.41 | $4,307.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
1GOV | RCB | |
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1GOV | RCB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |