XGOV vs IGB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing XGOV and IGB. IGB has the lower management fee at 0.18% a year, IGB has the higher 3 years return at 2.9% a year, and XGOV offers the higher at 4.34%.

Lower fee

IGB 0.18% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

IGB 2.9% p.a.

Higher yield

XGOV 4.34%

Lower volatility

IGB 4% (3y)

Larger fund

XGOV $476m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	XGOV VanEck 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)	$476m	$355m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.22%	0.18%
Dividend yield	4.34%	2.63%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	20%	30%
Tax drag	1.87%	1.56%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	-3.1% net	-1.1% net
3-year return	2.9% net	2.9% net
5-year return	—	-0.8% net
10-year return	—	0.9% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	7.6%	4%
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

XGOV VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.22% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.34% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (218th of 236).

Full XGOV analysis →

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).

Full IGB analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between XGOV vs IGB?

XGOV and IGB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. IGB carries the lower management fee (0.18%). Over 3 years, IGB has delivered the higher total return (2.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - XGOV vs IGB?

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

Which has performed higher - XGOV vs IGB?

Over the past 3 years, IGB has delivered the higher total return at 2.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

XGOV pays the higher at 4.34%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

XGOV is the larger fund by assets ($476m). 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.