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Compare QHSM vs. IGB

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

VanEck MSCI Intl SML Comp Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF

ASX

Buy

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iShares Treasury ETF

ASX

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

Community Stats

QHSM

IGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

5

Median incremental investment

$6,751.75

$829.08

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$17,762.16

$1,491.75

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

QHSM

IGB

Strategy

QHSM.AX was created on 2023-11-07 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. QHSM.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth securities with returns hedged into Australian dollars. QHSM.AX aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index.

IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 426.39m in AUM and 30 holdings. 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.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck MSCI Intl SML Comp Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (81.64 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %)

Japan (2.80 %)

Management fee

0.62 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

QHSM

IGB

Issuer

VanEck

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y)

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.62 %

0.26 %

Price

$28.65

$99.21

Size

$251.645 million

$423.649 million

10Y return

N/A

-6.01 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

0.66 %

1.82 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/11/2023

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

QHSM

IGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

5

Median incremental investment

$6,751.75

$829.08

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$17,762.16

$1,491.75

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

QHSM

IGB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

QHSM

IGB

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield