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iShares Government Inflation ETF

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

Community Stats

ILB

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

3

Median incremental investment

$1,353.00

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,781.94

$567.92

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ILB

USTB

Strategy

ILB.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 the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

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

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (17.85 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %)

United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.87 %)

United States Treasury Notes (0.85 %)

United States Treasury Notes 3.875% (0.85 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.18 %

0.19 %


Key Summary

ILB

USTB

Issuer

iShares

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.18 %

0.19 %

Price

$123.02

$9.16

Size

$871.911 million

N/A

10Y return

12.65 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.14 %

1.01 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

04/07/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ILB

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

3

Median incremental investment

$1,353.00

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,781.94

$567.92

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ILB

USTB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

ILB

USTB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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