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Compare ASAO vs. ISLM

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Hejaz Equities Fund Active ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

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 Hejaz Equities Fund Active ETF (ISLM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ASAO

ISLM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

32

Median incremental investment

$1,047.50

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,389.54

$2,065.97

Average age group

< 26

26 - 35

Key Summary

ASAO

ISLM

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.

ISLM.AX was created on 2020-10-17 by Hejaz . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve a (total) return at least equal to movements- in the Benchmark over rolling 5 to 7 year timeframe through exposure to a diversified equities portfolio of shariah Compliant investments.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (16.92 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (7.81 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.12 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (9.66 %)

Pop Mart International Group Ltd Ordinary Shares (7.02 %)

Exxon Mobil Corp (6.81 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (41.74 %)

Financials (20.80 %)

Other (19.73 %)

Other (36.68 %)

Materials (28.32 %)

Consumer Staples (10.61 %)

Top 3 countries

China (33.46 %)

Taiwan (23.90 %)

India (17.46 %)

United States (39.22 %)

Australia (21.95 %)

China (11.87 %)

Management fee

1.18 %

1.89 %

Key Summary

ASAO

ISLM

Issuer

aberdeen

Hejaz

Tracking index

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

MSCI World Islamic

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.18 %

1.89 %

Price

$1.57

$1.205

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.73 %

9.68 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/10/2022

16/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ASAO

ISLM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

32

Median incremental investment

$1,047.50

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,389.54

$2,065.97

Average age group

< 26

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

ASAO

ISLM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ASAO

ISLM

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield