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Compare ICOR vs. USTB

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

iShares Core Corporate 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 Corporate Bond ETF (ICOR) and the Global X Us Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (USTB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ICOR

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

3

Median incremental investment

$1,033.00

$750.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,184.54

$578.46

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

ICOR

USTB

Strategy

ICOR.AX was created on 2020-05-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 473.52m in AUM and 289 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses.

USTB.AX was created on 2022-07-01 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. ETFS US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX Code: USTB.AX) invests in US Treasuries across the yield curve while providing currency hedging. US Treasuries are some of the most liquid and closely followed investments in the world.

Top 3 holdings

CPPIB CAPITAL INC RegS (1.38 %)

CPPIB CAPITAL INC MTN RegS (1.05 %)

CPPIB CAPITAL INC RegS (0.90 %)

United States Treasury Notes 4.625% (0.83 %)

United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.83 %)

United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (0.82 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (96.59 %)

Communication Services (1.08 %)

Financials (0.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0.19 %

Key Summary

ICOR

USTB

Issuer

iShares

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD

iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.19 %

Price

$96.06

$9.34

Size

$498.110 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.57 %

2.18 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

28/05/2020

04/07/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ICOR

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

3

Median incremental investment

$1,033.00

$750.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,184.54

$578.46

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

ICOR

USTB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

ICOR

USTB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield