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Bloomberg Aussie Bonds

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Overview
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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 Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF) and the Aussie Cash Deposits (AAA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

AAA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

153

Median incremental investment

$1,126.90

$6,175.91

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,657.20

$2,006.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

AAA

Strategy

IAF.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 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,

AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses).

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Communication Services (100.00 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

IAF

AAA

Issuer

iShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.18 %

Price

$102.20

$50.16

Size

$2.649 billion

$3.555 billion

10Y return

-3.62 %

0.04 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.89 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

07/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

AAA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

153

Median incremental investment

$1,126.90

$6,175.91

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,657.20

$2,006.40

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

AAA

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

IAF

AAA

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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