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Compare USIG vs. PLUS

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

Global X Usd Corporate Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF

ASX

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

Community Stats

USIG

PLUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

3

Median incremental investment

$663.53

$7,493.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,083.26

$13,432.74

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

USIG

PLUS

Strategy

N/A

PLUS.AX was created on 2017-05-09 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 368.27m in AUM and 147 holdings. PLUS.AX invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated bonds consisting predominantly of the highest yielding investment grade corporate bonds issued in Australia with the aim of providing investment returns (before fees and other costs) that track the performance of the Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index.

Top 3 holdings

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

Telstra Group Ltd. (2.09 %)

AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.67 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0 %

0.32 %


Key Summary

USIG

PLUS

Issuer

VanEck

Tracking index

Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD

Asset class

Stock

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.32 %

Price

$9.47

$17.14

Size

N/A

$369.313 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

1.79 %

3.04 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/04/2023

11/05/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

USIG

PLUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

3

Median incremental investment

$663.53

$7,493.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,083.26

$13,432.74

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

USIG

PLUS

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

PLUS

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