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Compare BEAR vs. KSM

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

Betashares Australian Equities Bear Complex ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 KSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BEAR

KSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

1

Median incremental investment

$1,175.25

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,662.78

$952.56

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

BEAR

KSM

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).

KSM.AX was created on 2013-12-01 by K2. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the Long-Term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles

Top 3 holdings

SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %)

K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (79.79 %)

Communication Services (20.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

1.38 %

1.31 %

Key Summary

BEAR

KSM

Issuer

BetaShares

K2

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.38 %

1.31 %

Price

$7.49

$2.40

Size

$38.444 million

$13.051 million

10Y return

-56.76 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

0.28 %

0.21 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

09/07/2012

15/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BEAR

KSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

1

Median incremental investment

$1,175.25

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,662.78

$952.56

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

BEAR

KSM

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BEAR

KSM

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield