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Compare BEAR 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 Betashares Australian Equities Bear Complex ETF (BEAR) 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
BEAR | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,662.78 | $991.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BEAR | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
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). | 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 | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (24.44 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (17.22 %) iShares Treasury ETF (15.57 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) | |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
BEAR | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $7.49 | $30.15 |
Size | $38.444 million | $20.010 million |
10Y return | -56.76 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.28 % | 1.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/07/2012 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEAR | IBAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,662.78 | $991.65 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEAR | IBAL | |
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Cons |
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BEAR | 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 price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |