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Compare AASF 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are AASF and IGB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AASF | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,466.08 | $1,863.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AASF | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | N/A | 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 | Airlie Australian Share Fund (Managed Fund) (100 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
AASF | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) | |
Asset class | Stock | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $3.92 | $98.10 |
Size | N/A | $366.621 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.28 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 4.30 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2020 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AASF | IGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,466.08 | $1,863.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AASF | IGB | |
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AASF | IGB |
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Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only | Exposure to more markets and sectors |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher dividend/distribution yield | Lower dividend/distribution yield |