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Compare HQUS vs. IGB

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are HQUS and IGB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

HQUS

IGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

3

Median incremental investment

$856.94

$821.37

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$849.49

$2,267.57

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

HQUS

IGB

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.

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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (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

0.29 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

HQUS

IGB

Issuer

BetaShares

iShares

Tracking index

S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y)

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.26 %

Price

$44.73

$98.23

Size

N/A

$366.621 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.06 %

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

1.75 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/07/2024

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

HQUS

IGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

3

Median incremental investment

$856.94

$821.37

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$849.49

$2,267.57

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

HQUS

IGB

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

HQUS

IGB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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