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Compare ASAO 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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASAO | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 555 |
Median incremental investment | $1,408.50 | $1,069.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,387.77 | $2,836.68 |
Average age group | < 26 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASAO | IAF | |
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Strategy | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by aberdeen. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. | 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 3247.06m in AUM and 594 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (16.11 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.12 %) Samsung Electncs Co (6.77 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (33.46 %) Taiwan (23.90 %) India (17.46 %) | |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
ASAO | IAF | |
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Issuer | aberdeen | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI AC Asia ex JP | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $1.385 | $101.31 |
Size | N/A | $3.528 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -4.80 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.73 % | 2.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/10/2022 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASAO | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 555 |
Median incremental investment | $1,408.50 | $1,069.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,387.77 | $2,836.68 |
Average age group | < 26 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | IAF | |
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ASAO | IAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |