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Compare BEAR 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 Betashares Australian Equities Bear Complex ETF (BEAR) 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
BEAR | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 535 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,074.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,662.78 | $2,696.46 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BEAR | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). | 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 3032.9m in AUM and 616 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 | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | Other (99.35 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) Financials (0.18 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
BEAR | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $7.49 | $103.71 |
Size | $38.444 million | $3.085 billion |
10Y return | -56.12 % | -2.86 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.28 % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/07/2012 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEAR | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 535 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,074.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,662.78 | $2,696.46 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEAR | IAF | |
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Cons |
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BEAR | IAF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |