Compare BSV vs. GOVT ETF performance
Comparing 2 ETFs | Performance (January 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026) |
BSV GOVT |
Comparison analysis Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF (BSV) provides exposure to the US Government Bonds segment. SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF (XASX:GOVT) belongs to the International Sovereign Bonds and International Sovereign Bonds segments. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Optimized sampling. Both BSV and XASX:GOVT distribute dividends, with a TTM distribution yield of 3.93% and 3.01% respectively. Sovereign, Banks and Power are BSV’s top sector exposures, while XASX:GOVT invests in and Unavailable as its top 3. BSV’s top underlying securities are US91282CQD64 (2.22%), USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) (1.15%) and US91282CPW54 (0.98%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.03%, BSV is cheaper than XASX:GOVT, with 0.1%. BSV has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$224M vs. +A$131K for XASX:GOVT. The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +1.34bps (BSV) and +9.36bps (XASX:GOVT). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of BSV and XASX:GOVT, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs. |
BSV Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to US Investment Grade Government Bonds ISIN US9219378273 | GOVT SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF - AUDThis ETF provides exposure to Australian Investment Grade Government Bonds ISIN AU00000GOVT2 |
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Product Type | Passive ETF | Passive ETF | ||
Strategy | Long only | Long only | ||
NAV | $78.16 | A$23.98 | ||
AuM | - | - | ||
E/R | 0.03% | 0.1% | ||
Rating | Not rated | |||
Provider | ||||
Investment strategy | The Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the Barclays U.S. 1–5 Year Government/Credit Float Adjusted Index. This Index includes all medium and larger issues of U.S. government, investment-grade corporate, and investment-grade international dollar-denominated bonds that have maturities between 1 and 5 years and are publicly issued. | The SPDR® S&P®/ASX iBoxx Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian & State Governments 0+ Index. | ||
Dividend policy | Distribution | Distribution | ||
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Performance and flows | Perf. Flows | Perf. Flows | ||
1 month | -0.59% To view, create a free account | -1.15% To view, create a free account | ||
3 months | +0.14% | +0.39% | ||
1 year | +4.04% | +1.77% | ||
3 years | +13.18% | +4.93% | ||
5 years | +8.57% | -2.68% | ||
Month to date | -0.02% | +0.54% | ||
Quarter to date | -0.02% | +0.54% | ||
Year to date | +0.14% | +0.08% | ||
Volatility and risk | 1 year 3 years 5 years | 1 year 3 years 5 years | ||
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Number of holdings | 3197 | - | ||
Weight of top 15 holdings | ||||
Top 15 holdings | US91282CQD64 USA, Notes 3.5% 31jan2028, USD (U-2028) US91282CPW54 USA, Notes 4% 28feb2030, USD (H-2030) USA, Notes 4.25% 30jun2029, USD (AA-2029) US91282CPS43 USA, Notes 0.875% 15nov2030, USD (F-2030) US91282CPA35 USA, Notes 4% 31jul2029, USD (AB-2029) USA, Notes 4.375% 15jul2027, USD (AQ-2027) USA, Notes 4.375% 31dec2029, USD (AH-2029) USA, Notes 3.5% 30sep2029, USD (AD-2029) US91282CNV99 USA, Notes 4.625% 15jun2027, USD (AP-2027) US91282CNL18 To view, create a free account | |||
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Trackinsight replication rating | Not rated | |||
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Frequently asked questions about BSV and XASX:GOVT
How did BSV and GOVT perform in 2026?
As of 4/2/2026, BSV has delivered a year-to-date performance of 0.14%, while GOVT has returned 0.08%.
Which ETF shows higher volatility: BSV or GOVT?
As of 4/2/2026, BSV reported a 1-year volatility of 1.97%, whereas GOVT registered volatility 3.93% over the same period.
Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: BSV or GOVT?
As of 4/2/2026, BSV has a trailing 12-month yield of 3.93%, while GOVT offers 3.01%.
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