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Global X Us Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged).

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Overview
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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 iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

USTB

IXJ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

241

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$565.44

$1,671.24

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

USTB

IXJ

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.

IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. 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 global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks

Top 3 holdings

United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.90 %)

United States Treasury Notes (0.88 %)

United States Treasury Notes 4.5% (0.84 %)

Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %)

UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %)

Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.98 %)

Communication Services (0.02 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (99.97 %)

Management fee

0.19 %

0.46 %


Key Summary

USTB

IXJ

Issuer

Global X

iShares

Tracking index

iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.19 %

0.46 %

Price

$9.12

$139.27

Size

N/A

$1.373 billion

10Y return

N/A

125.74 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.01 %

1.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/07/2022

11/03/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

USTB

IXJ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

241

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$565.44

$1,671.24

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

USTB

IXJ

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

USTB

IXJ

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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