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Compare AQLT vs. IEM
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 Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 109 | 253 |
Median incremental investment | $1,996.50 | $1,418.51 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,648.98 | $4,139.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | IEM | |
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Strategy | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (6.04 %) WESFARMERS LTD (5.94 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | IEM | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $34.24 | $84.45 |
Size | $826.687 million | $1.465 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 75.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.97 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 109 | 253 |
Median incremental investment | $1,996.50 | $1,418.51 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,648.98 | $4,139.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | IEM | |
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AQLT | IEM |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |