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Compare IAA vs. A300
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 iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA) and the Global X Australia 300 ETF (A300). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAA | A300 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 263 |
Median incremental investment | $1,169.50 | $665.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,826.32 | $1,065.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAA | A300 | |
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Strategy | IAA.AX was created on 2007-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Asia 50TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 50 leading companies listed in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. | The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the FTSE Australia 300 Index (the Index). |
Top 3 holdings | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING (28.59 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (13.01 %) SK HYNIX INC (8.33 %) | BHP Group Ltd (11.94 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.74 %) National Australia Bank Ltd (4.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.48 %) Other (19.76 %) Communication Services (14.24 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Taiwan (35.82 %) China (30.87 %) Korea (21.59 %) | |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
IAA | A300 | |
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Issuer | iShares | Global X |
Tracking index | S&P Asia 50 Index - AUD | FTSE Australia 300 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $209.84 | $51.02 |
Size | $1.800 billion | $23.213 million |
10Y return | 215.60 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.23 % | 2.03 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/09/2008 | 05/08/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAA | A300 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 263 |
Median incremental investment | $1,169.50 | $665.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,826.32 | $1,065.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAA | A300 | |
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IAA | A300 |
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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 |