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Compare VIF vs. USTB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VIF and USTB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | USTB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $2,024.75 | $1,434.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $7,530.06 | $2,529.02 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | USTB | |
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Strategy | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) | Global X Us Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.19 % |
Key Summary
VIF | USTB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.19 % |
Price | $37.37 | $9.23 |
Size | $2.235 million | N/A |
10Y return | -29.17 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 3.66 % | 2.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 04/07/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | USTB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $2,024.75 | $1,434.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $7,530.06 | $2,529.02 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | USTB | |
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VIF | USTB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |