VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV) Review & Analysis
- −0.4% in September (total return), in line with the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors withdrew a net $3.0m (-15.0% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $50.92, 3% below its 12-month high (range $50.47 to $52.47).
About 1GOV
1GOV is an Australian bonds ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since September 2023. With $17m under management it is number 49 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.22% a year, about $22 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Its largest holdings are AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT BOND, AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT BOND and AUSTRALIA GOVERNMENT BOND, and the top 10 make up 68% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).
Over the past year it returned +0.6%, against +0.7% for the median Australian bonds ETF. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
1GOV distributions and dividend dates
1GOV pays distributions monthly, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)
The latest distribution was $0.125 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own 1GOV before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 2.7%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare 1GOV with
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | +0.6% | −2.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $17m | $477m |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.15% |
| 1 year | +0.6% | −5.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $17m | $315m |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| 1 year | +0.6% | −1.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $17m | $54m |
| Fee | 0.22% | 0.16% |
| 1 year | +0.6% | −0.7% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | −0.5% |
| Size | $17m | $1.4bn |
1GOV price by TradingView
| Stock Code | 1GOV |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $17m |
| MER (%) | 0.22% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$3.0m |
| Last Price | $50.92 |
| 52-Week Range | $50.47 – $52.47 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.07% |
| Listing Date | 28/09/2023 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 1-5 Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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