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Compare IAF vs. ULTB

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

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) and the iShares 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (Hedged) ETF (ULTB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

ULTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

555

1

Median incremental investment

$1,067.40

$25,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,835.28

$74,487.06

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

IAF

ULTB

Strategy

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.

N/A

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %)

ISHARES $ TREASURY BOND 20+Y AUDHD (99.96 %)

AUD CASH (0.03 %)

EUR CASH (0.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.31 %)

Financials (0.25 %)

Communication Services (0.19 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0 %

Key Summary

IAF

ULTB

Issuer

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.15 %

0 %

Price

$100.51

$91.62

Size

$3.684 billion

N/A

10Y return

-5.92 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.07 %

3.38 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

05/09/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

IAF

ULTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

555

1

Median incremental investment

$1,067.40

$25,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,835.28

$74,487.06

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

IAF

ULTB

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

IAF

ULTB

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield