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Russell Investments Australian Government Bond ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Russell Investments Australian Government Bond ETF (RGB) and the iShares Global High Yield Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IHHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

RGB

IHHY

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

7

Median incremental investment

$643.50

$2,034.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$0

$7,864.25

Average age group

N/A

26 - 35


Key Summary

RGB

IHHY

Strategy

RGB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index over the long term.

IHHY.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging), composed of liquid, global developed, high yield corporate bonds (hedged to Australian dollars).

Top 3 holdings

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.75% (10.02 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.5% (10.02 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (10.02 %)

ISH GLBL HY CP BD UCITS USD DIST (99.05 %)

EUR/AUD (0.58 %)

USD/AUD (0.20 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (93.76 %)

Communication Services (0.00 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.24 %

0.56 %


Key Summary

RGB

IHHY

Issuer

Russell

iShares

Tracking index

DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index - AUD

Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Capped Hedged to AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.24 %

0.56 %

Price

$18.97

$94.75

Size

$233.031 million

$220.969 million

10Y return

-12.62 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.30 %

4.93 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/03/2012

09/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

RGB

IHHY

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

7

Median incremental investment

$643.50

$2,034.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$0

$7,864.25

Average age group

N/A

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

RGB

IHHY

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

RGB

IHHY

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

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