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Compare IEU vs. USTB
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 iShares Europe ETF (IEU) 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
IEU | USTB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 92 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.00 | $505.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,321.87 | $529.58 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IEU | USTB | |
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Strategy | IEU.AX was created on 2000-07-25 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Europe 350TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of large capitalisation equities and covers 16 major developed European markets | 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 | ISHARES EUROPE ETF TRUST (99.98 %) AUD CASH (0.11 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) | United States Treasury Notes 4.625% (0.86 %) United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (0.85 %) United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.85 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.93 %) Communication Services (0.07 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.73 %) Switzerland (16.15 %) France (15.81 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.19 % |
Key Summary
IEU | USTB | |
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Issuer | iShares | Global X |
Tracking index | S&P Europe 350 Index - AUD | iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.19 % |
Price | $94.77 | $9.21 |
Size | $911.953 million | N/A |
10Y return | 60.14 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.41 % | 1.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 04/07/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEU | USTB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 92 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,015.00 | $505.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,321.87 | $529.58 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEU | USTB | |
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IEU | USTB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |