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Compare HQUS vs. IAF
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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQUS | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 556 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $1,069.41 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,047.70 | $2,836.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQUS | IAF | |
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Strategy | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3247.06m in AUM and 594 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (101.90 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
HQUS | IAF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $47.79 | $101.28 |
Size | N/A | $3.560 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -4.48 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.68 % | 2.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/07/2024 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQUS | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 556 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $1,069.41 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,047.70 | $2,836.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQUS | IAF | |
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HQUS | IAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |