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Compare ESGI vs. IGB
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 MSCI Global Sustainable (ESGI) and the Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | IGB | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,227 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $743.50 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,910.97 | $2,267.57 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | IGB | |
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Strategy | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (5.16 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (5.00 %) Adobe Inc (4.71 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (54.21 %) Health Care (20.75 %) Other (15.14 %) | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | IGB | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $37.42 | $98.59 |
Size | $202.822 million | $366.621 million |
10Y return | N/A | -6.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 1.75 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | IGB | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,227 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $743.50 | $821.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,910.97 | $2,267.57 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | IGB | |
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ESGI | IGB |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |