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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 Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

USTB

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

97

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$577.84

$1,819.35

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

USTB

VGB

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.

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

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 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.19 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

USTB

VGB

Issuer

Global X

Vanguard

Tracking index

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

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.19 %

0.2 %

Price

$9.32

$46.65

Size

N/A

$4.588 million

10Y return

N/A

-3.60 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.01 %

1.80 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/07/2022

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

USTB

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

97

Median incremental investment

$504.96

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$577.84

$1,819.35

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

USTB

VGB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

USTB

VGB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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