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Global X Usd Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged)

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

Community Stats

USIG

IAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

522

Median incremental investment

$665.05

$1,107.69

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,584.03

$2,639.00

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

USIG

IAF

Strategy

N/A

IAF.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 2832.41m in AUM and 634 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury,

Top 3 holdings

Global X Usd Corporate Bond ETF (Currency Hedged) (100 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.70 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.59 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.51 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.37 %)

Communication Services (0.23 %)

Financials (0.19 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.15 %


Key Summary

USIG

IAF

Issuer

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

Stock

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.15 %

Price

$9.57

$101.52

Size

N/A

$2.868 billion

10Y return

N/A

-5.55 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

1.57 %

1.95 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/04/2023

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

USIG

IAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

522

Median incremental investment

$665.05

$1,107.69

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,584.03

$2,639.00

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

USIG

IAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

USIG

IAF

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield

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