IGB vs 1GOV - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing IGB and 1GOV. IGB has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, 1GOV has the higher 3 years return at 3.3% a year, and 1GOV offers the higher at 2.71%.

Lower fee

IGB 0.18% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

1GOV 3.3% p.a.

Higher yield

1GOV 2.71%

Lower volatility

1GOV 2.1% (3y)

Larger fund

IGB $355m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	IGB iShares Treasury ETF	1GOV VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF
Snapshot
Provider	iShares	VanEck
Tracks index	Bloomberg AusBond Treasury 0+ Yr Index	—
Categories	Bonds, AU	Bonds, AU
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$355m	$17m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.18%	0.22%
Dividend yield	2.63%	2.71%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	30%	20%
Tax drag	1.56%	1.35%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-1.1% net	0.6% net
3-year return	2.9% net	3.3% net
5-year return	-0.8% net	—
10-year return	0.9% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	4%	2.1%
Volatility (5y)	5.7%	—
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

IGB iShares Treasury ETF

Low-cost: a 0.18% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (4.99% over 10 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 10 years (106th of 110).

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1GOV VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Low volatility (2.14% over 3 years) for a smoother ride.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (209th of 236).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between IGB vs 1GOV?

IGB and 1GOV are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IGB carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 3 years, 1GOV has delivered the higher total return (3.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - IGB vs 1GOV?

IGB has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, versus 1GOV 0.22%.

Which has performed higher - IGB vs 1GOV?

Over the past 3 years, 1GOV has delivered the higher total return at 3.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

1GOV pays the higher at 2.71%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

IGB is the larger fund by assets ($355m). 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.