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Compare ASAO vs. IJR
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 S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASAO | IJR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 98 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.50 | $1,715.23 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,191.68 | $6,380.75 |
Average age group | < 26 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASAO | IJR | |
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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. | IJR.AX was created on 2000-05-22 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of small capitalisation US equities. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (16.92 %) Samsung Electncs Co (7.81 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.12 %) | ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.04 %) AUD CASH (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) | Other (99.85 %) Communication Services (0.15 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (33.46 %) Taiwan (23.90 %) India (17.46 %) | United States (99.49 %) Switzerland (0.03 %) Hong Kong (0.03 %) |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
ASAO | IJR | |
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Issuer | aberdeen | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI AC Asia ex JP | S&P Small Cap 600 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.18 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $1.44 | $190.15 |
Size | N/A | $792.636 million |
10Y return | N/A | 158.76 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.73 % | 1.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/10/2022 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASAO | IJR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 98 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.50 | $1,715.23 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,191.68 | $6,380.75 |
Average age group | < 26 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASAO | IJR | |
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ASAO | IJR |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |