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Compare ASAO vs. IBAL
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 Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASAO | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $40,022.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Weekly |
Median total investment | $0 | $10,000.72 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASAO | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (15.67 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.41 %) Samsung Electncs Co (5.86 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (22.92 %) iShares Treasury ETF (16.88 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (16.05 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (30.35 %) India (23.09 %) Taiwan (21.16 %) | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
ASAO | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | aberdeen | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI AC Asia ex JP | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $1.345 | $30.45 |
Size | N/A | $22.438 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.73 % | 2.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/10/2022 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASAO | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $40,022.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Weekly |
Median total investment | $0 | $10,000.72 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | IBAL | |
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Cons |
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ASAO | IBAL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |