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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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) and the iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASIA | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,323 | 206 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,370.21 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,451.80 | $4,548.31 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (excluding Japan). | IAA.AX was created on 2007-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 1427.65m in AUM and 54 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Asia 50TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 50 leading companies listed in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. |
Top 3 holdings | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (17.33 %) SK HYNIX INC (14.37 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.73 %) | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING (24.08 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (12.73 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (6.62 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.96 %) Communication Services (11.73 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.74 %) | Information Technology (44.48 %) Other (19.76 %) Communication Services (14.24 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.58 %) Taiwan (31.34 %) Korea (28.03 %) | Taiwan (35.82 %) China (30.87 %) Korea (21.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | S&P Asia 50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $14.95 | $154.18 |
Size | $1.029 billion | $1.363 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 178.60 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.15 % | 2.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 10/09/2008 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | IAA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,323 | 206 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,370.21 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,451.80 | $4,548.31 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | IAA | |
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ASIA | IAA |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |