Compare AU
Compare IAF vs. IHEB
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 Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF) and the J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond (AUD Hedged) (IHEB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | IHEB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 502 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,130.64 | $4,196.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,695.58 | $20,393.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | IHEB | |
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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, | IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) | iShares JP Morgan $ EM Bond ETF USD Dist (101.57 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.30 %) Communication Services (0.26 %) Financials (0.21 %) | Other (98.67 %) Communication Services (1.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.51 % |
Key Summary
IAF | IHEB | |
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Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.51 % |
Price | $101.72 | $74.70 |
Size | $2.649 billion | $68.363 million |
10Y return | -4.44 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.89 % | 5.56 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | IHEB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 502 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,130.64 | $4,196.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,695.58 | $20,393.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | IHEB | |
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IAF | IHEB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |