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Compare HGBL 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 BetaShares Global Shares ETF - Currency Hedged (HGBL) 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
HGBL | IGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $3,998.73 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,465.12 | $1,863.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
HGBL | IGB | |
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Strategy | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant Index. | 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 | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (29.91 %) Information Technology (23.98 %) Health Care (8.49 %) | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
HGBL | IGB | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.11 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $68.32 | $98.10 |
Size | $1.101 billion | $372.991 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.28 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.43 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 17/05/2023 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HGBL | IGB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $3,998.73 | $829.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,465.12 | $1,863.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
HGBL | IGB | |
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HGBL | IGB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |