Compare AU
Compare IGB vs. EIGA
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 AusBond Treasury (IGB) and the Aussie Dividends (EIGA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IGB | EIGA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $829.08 | $599.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.90 | $1,505.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IGB | EIGA | |
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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. | EIGA.AX was created on 2018-05-07 by Perennial. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to provide investors with an attractive level of tax effective income, paid via monthly distributions. The Fund aims to provide a gross yield, adjusted for applicable franking credits, above that provided by the S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt). |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) | BHP Group Ltd (13.12 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (6.19 %) CSL Ltd (6.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) | Materials (36.73 %) Financials (26.98 %) Health Care (10.75 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.92 %) United States (2.08 %) | |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
IGB | EIGA | |
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Issuer | iShares | Perennial |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) | S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $98.10 | $3.89 |
Size | $372.991 million | N/A |
10Y return | -7.32 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.75 % | 6.44 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 07/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IGB | EIGA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $829.08 | $599.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.90 | $1,505.43 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IGB | EIGA | |
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IGB | EIGA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |