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Compare BEAR vs. IBIT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are BEAR and IBIT. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BEAR | IBIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,620.60 | $2,212.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BEAR | IBIT | |
|---|---|---|
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). | IBIT.AX was created on 2025-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short aud currency. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (46.45 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (27.87 %) | iShares Bitcoin ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
BEAR | IBIT | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant - AUD - Benchmark Price Return | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $7.35 | $25.87 |
Size | $35.291 million | $11.153 million |
10Y return | -61.42 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 0.46 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/07/2012 | 13/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEAR | IBIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,620.60 | $2,212.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEAR | IBIT | |
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BEAR | IBIT |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |