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Compare A200 vs. IAF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 Aussie 200 Large-Caps (A200) and the Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
A200 | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,941 | 502 |
Median incremental investment | $1,078.00 | $1,128.90 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,772.98 | $2,648.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
A200 | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. 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, |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.79 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.58 %) CSL LTD (5.54 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.78 %) Materials (18.08 %) Health Care (8.68 %) | Other (99.30 %) Communication Services (0.26 %) Financials (0.21 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
A200 | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $139.74 | $101.87 |
Size | $6.258 billion | $2.649 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -4.30 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.25 % | 1.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2018 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A200 | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,941 | 502 |
Median incremental investment | $1,078.00 | $1,128.90 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,772.98 | $2,648.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
A200 | IAF | |
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A200 | IAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |