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Compare GEAR vs. IAF
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 Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GEAR | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 300 | 536 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,065.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,214.55 | $2,815.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GEAR | IAF | |
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Strategy | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3247.06m in AUM and 594 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (24.41 %) BHP GROUP LTD (22.14 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (11.56 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) | |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
GEAR | IAF | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $34.07 | $100.57 |
Size | $532.426 million | $3.600 billion |
10Y return | 120.09 % | -5.85 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.62 % | 1.98 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/05/2014 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GEAR | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 300 | 536 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,065.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,214.55 | $2,815.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GEAR | IAF | |
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GEAR | IAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |