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Compare IGB vs. BBAB

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

Bloomberg AusBond Treasury

ASX

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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 IGB and BBAB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IGB

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

1

Median incremental investment

$821.37

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,272.40

$1,015.41

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

IGB

BBAB

Strategy

IGB.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 an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury.

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Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %)

BetaShares Geared Short Aus Gov Bond (Hedge Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.26 %

0 %


Key Summary

IGB

BBAB

Issuer

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y)

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.26 %

0 %

Price

$98.59

$20.36

Size

$366.621 million

N/A

10Y return

-6.68 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.75 %

0.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

05/12/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IGB

BBAB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

1

Median incremental investment

$821.37

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,272.40

$1,015.41

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IGB

BBAB

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

IGB

BBAB

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield

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