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Compare IAF vs. USTB

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are IAF and USTB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

534

2

Median incremental investment

$1,089.22

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,571.00

$528.43

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

USTB

Strategy

IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3015.04m in AUM and 636 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury,

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

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %)

Global X Us Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.35 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Financials (0.18 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0.19 %


Key Summary

IAF

USTB

Issuer

iShares

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.19 %

Price

$102.93

$9.19

Size

$2.986 billion

N/A

10Y return

-4.04 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.00 %

1.32 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

04/07/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

534

2

Median incremental investment

$1,089.22

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,571.00

$528.43

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

USTB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

USTB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield