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Compare HQUS 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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS) 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
HQUS | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $994.70 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,908.30 | $1,165.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQUS | IKO | |
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Strategy | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. | 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 | BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (100.00 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.54 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.40 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
HQUS | IKO | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $45.98 | $145.71 |
Size | N/A | $109.807 million |
10Y return | N/A | 106.39 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.35 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/07/2024 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQUS | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $994.70 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,908.30 | $1,165.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQUS | IKO | |
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HQUS | IKO |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |