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Compare USTB vs. IGB
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 (Currency Hedged) ETF (USTB) and the iShares Treasury ETF (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
USTB | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $1,434.50 | $842.93 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,512.58 | $2,307.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
USTB | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
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. | 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 291.5m in AUM and 31 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 | United States Treasury Bonds 4.75% (1.61 %) United States Treasury Notes 4.25% (0.81 %) United States Treasury Notes 4.625% (0.80 %) | 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 | ||
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
USTB | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Global X | iShares |
Tracking index | iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $9.17 | $96.16 |
Size | N/A | $295.528 million |
10Y return | N/A | -7.83 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.33 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/07/2022 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
USTB | IGB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $1,434.50 | $842.93 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,512.58 | $2,307.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
USTB | IGB | |
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USTB | IGB |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |