5GOV vs IGB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing 5GOV and IGB. IGB has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, IGB has the higher 1 year return at 0.4% a year, and 5GOV offers the higher at 2.7%.

Lower fee

IGB 0.18% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

IGB 0.4% p.a.

Higher yield

5GOV 2.7%

Larger fund

IGB $430m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	5GOV VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF	IGB iShares Treasury ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	iShares
Tracks index	—	Bloomberg AusBond Treasury 0+ Yr Index
Categories	Bonds, AU	Bonds, AU
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$95m	$430m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.18%
Dividend yield	2.7%	2.6%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	30%
Tax drag	1.58%	1.55%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0.1% net	0.4% net
3-year return	—	2.9% net
5-year return	—	-0.8% net
10-year return	—	1.1% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	4.2%
Volatility (5y)	—	5.8%
Volatility (10y)	—	5%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

5GOV VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: VAF, VGB, and IGB.

Full 5GOV analysis →

IGB iShares Treasury ETF

Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.98% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (104th of 108).

Full IGB analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 5GOV vs IGB?

5GOV and IGB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IGB carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 1 year, IGB has delivered the higher total return (0.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - 5GOV vs IGB?

IGB has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus 5GOV 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - 5GOV vs IGB?

Over the past 1 year, IGB has delivered the higher total return at 0.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

5GOV pays the higher at 2.7%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IGB is the larger fund by assets ($430m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.