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Compare USTB vs. A200
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 Global X Us Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged). (USTB) and the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
USTB | A200 | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 4,673 |
Median incremental investment | $504.96 | $1,076.91 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $546.06 | $3,586.70 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
USTB | A200 | |
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Strategy | USTB.AX was created on 2022-07-01 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. ETFS US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX Code: USTB.AX) invests in US Treasuries across the yield curve while providing currency hedging. US Treasuries are some of the most liquid and closely followed investments in the world. | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.92 %) United States Treasury Notes 4.5% (0.88 %) United States Treasury Notes (0.86 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.06 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.36 %) CSL LTD (6.18 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.04 %) Materials (17.09 %) Health Care (8.84 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (100.00 %) | Australia (94.98 %) New Zealand (1.39 %) Ireland (0.95 %) |
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
USTB | A200 | |
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Issuer | Global X | BetaShares |
Tracking index | iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $9.59 | $138.29 |
Size | N/A | $5.792 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.87 % | 5.34 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/07/2022 | 08/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
USTB | A200 | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 4,673 |
Median incremental investment | $504.96 | $1,076.91 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $546.06 | $3,586.70 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
USTB | A200 | |
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USTB | A200 |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |