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Compare GGBL 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 Betashares Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL) 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
GGBL | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 137 | 80 |
Median incremental investment | $1,514.42 | $999.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,549.70 | $1,883.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GGBL | IKO | |
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Strategy | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. | 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,rbefore fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Koreanrlarge-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (148.25 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-48.25 %) | SK HYNIX INC (22.79 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.44 %) SK SQUARE LTD (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
GGBL | IKO | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $28.07 | $216.80 |
Size | $103.578 million | $197.455 million |
10Y return | N/A | 197.39 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 29/09/2025 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGBL | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 137 | 80 |
Median incremental investment | $1,514.42 | $999.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,549.70 | $1,883.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGBL | IKO | |
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GGBL | IKO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |