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Compare IAF vs. HQUS

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

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

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Overview
Performance

Overview

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

Community Stats

IAF

HQUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

1

Median incremental investment

$1,119.18

$693.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,600.00

$688.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

HQUS

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,

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.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.88 %)

United States (0.66 %)

Singapore (0.03 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.29 %


Key Summary

IAF

HQUS

Issuer

iShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.29 %

Price

$100.04

$43.07

Size

$2.565 billion

N/A

10Y return

-3.74 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.89 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

11/07/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

HQUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

1

Median incremental investment

$1,119.18

$693.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,600.00

$688.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

HQUS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

HQUS

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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