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Compare USTB vs. VBLD

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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 Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

USTB

VBLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

31

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$1,129.85

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$565.44

$2,280.64

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

USTB

VBLD

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.

VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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 %)

NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %)

Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %)

American Tower Corp. (4.41 %)

Top 3 industries

Utilities (52.56 %)

Industrials (23.35 %)

Energy (13.64 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (69.79 %)

Canada (13.74 %)

Japan (3.99 %)

Management fee

0.19 %

0.47 %


Key Summary

USTB

VBLD

Issuer

Global X

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.19 %

0.47 %

Price

$9.12

$71.78

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.01 %

2.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/07/2022

23/10/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

USTB

VBLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

31

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$1,129.85

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$565.44

$2,280.64

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

USTB

VBLD

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

VBLD

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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