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Compare IUSG vs. QUAL
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 U.S. Treasury Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IUSG) and the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IUSG | QUAL | |
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Popularity | N/A | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1,333 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $900.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $3,364.80 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
IUSG | QUAL | |
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Strategy | IUSG.AX was created on 2023-09-19 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 ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond AUD Hedged Index | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | iShares $ Treasury Bond ETF AUD H Dist (100.00 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.50 %) Apple Inc (5.31 %) Microsoft Corp (4.74 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (39.80 %) Communication Services (23.32 %) Financials (15.18 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
IUSG | QUAL | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $102.30 | $55.90 |
Size | $20.002 million | $7.317 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 211.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.67 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2023 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IUSG | QUAL | |
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Popularity | N/A | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1,333 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $900.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $3,364.80 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IUSG | QUAL | |
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IUSG | QUAL |
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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 |