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Compare A200 vs. IGB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Aussie 200 Large-Caps (A200) and the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
A200 | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,937 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,077.39 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,781.35 | $2,267.57 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
A200 | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.75 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.51 %) CSL LTD (5.56 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.78 %) Materials (18.08 %) Health Care (8.68 %) | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
A200 | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $139.74 | $98.59 |
Size | $6.258 billion | $366.621 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.25 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2018 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A200 | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,937 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,077.39 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,781.35 | $2,267.57 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
A200 | IGB | |
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A200 | IGB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |