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Compare ESGI vs. IKO
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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,240 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $746.22 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,919.32 | $806.04 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (5.94 %) NVIDIA Corp (5.09 %) Adobe Inc (4.10 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (21.62 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.89 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (54.58 %) Health Care (18.78 %) Other (15.14 %) | Information Technology (35.87 %) Industrials (16.27 %) Financials (12.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $36.79 | $89.56 |
Size | $206.026 million | $118.465 million |
10Y return | N/A | 21.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 1.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,240 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $746.22 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,919.32 | $806.04 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | IKO | |
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Cons |
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ESGI | IKO |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |