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Compare VTS 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 VTS and USTB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VTS | USTB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,948 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,283.27 | $504.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,778.29 | $574.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VTS | USTB | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. | 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 | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) | Global X Us Treasury Bond ETF (Currency Hedged). (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) | |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.19 % |
Key Summary
VTS | USTB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD | iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.19 % |
Price | $434.31 | $9.27 |
Size | $29.854 million | N/A |
10Y return | 210.91 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.30 % | 1.17 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 04/07/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VTS | USTB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,948 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,283.27 | $504.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,778.29 | $574.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VTS | USTB | |
|---|---|---|
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Cons |
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VTS | USTB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |