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Compare GGUS vs. IBAL
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 S&P US 500 (geared) (GGUS) and the iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,905.94 | $980.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | IBAL | |
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Strategy | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (20.89 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (19.85 %) iShares Treasury ETF (19.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | IBAL | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $47.46 | $29.77 |
Size | $268.767 million | $12.205 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 1.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,905.94 | $980.10 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | IBAL | |
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GGUS | IBAL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |