VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF vs iShares Core Composite Bond ETF
Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
5GOV and IAF are both Bonds ETFs. IAF has the lower management fee (0.1% vs 0.22% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 30% (full holdings data).
VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF
VanEck
iShares Core Composite Bond ETF
BlackRock (iShares)
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Neither 5GOV nor IAF is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
IAF has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
IAF is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
IAF spreads exposure across more holdings (5GOV 9, IAF 732); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
5GOV distributes approximately 2.73% and IAF approximately 3.4%; IAF carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly; sector and geography figures for some funds are category-inferred estimates, clearly labelled on each fund's page.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
5GOV top holdings
IAF top holdings
Sector weights for 5GOVare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
5GOV sectors
IAF sectors
Geographic weights for 5GOVare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
5GOV geography
IAF geography
Whether 5GOV or IAF fits comes down to your goals, time horizon and what you already hold. The clearest differences are summarised near the top of this page, with the full data below.
5GOV and IAF have approximately 30% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap.
IAF has the lower management fee. 5GOV charges 0.22% per year ($22 per year on a $10,000 investment) and IAF charges 0.1% per year ($10 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $12 per year per $10,000 invested.
5GOV (VanEck 5-10 Year Australian Government Bond ETF) manages approximately $95.94M and IAF (iShares Core Composite Bond ETF) manages approximately $3.6B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 30% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. 5GOV charges 0.22% and IAF charges 0.1%, so IAF has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 30% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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