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Global X Us Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged).

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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 BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

USTB

QFN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

23

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$540.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$575.36

$2,120.00

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

USTB

QFN

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.

QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. The ETF currently has 60.74m in AUM and 27 holdings. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Top 3 holdings

United States Treasury Notes 4.375% (0.87 %)

United States Treasury Notes 3.875% (0.85 %)

United States Treasury Notes (0.84 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.78 %)

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (15.53 %)

WESTPAC BANKING CORP (13.12 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (99.61 %)

Communication Services (2.56 %)

Other (0.39 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.69 %)

United States (0.31 %)

Management fee

0.19 %

0.34 %


Key Summary

USTB

QFN

Issuer

Global X

BetaShares

Tracking index

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

Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.19 %

0.34 %

Price

$9.28

$16.96

Size

N/A

$88.853 million

10Y return

N/A

45.83 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.01 %

5.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/07/2022

15/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

USTB

QFN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

23

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$540.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$575.36

$2,120.00

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

USTB

QFN

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

USTB

QFN

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

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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