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Compare IAF vs. AASF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Bloomberg Aussie Bonds

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are IAF and AASF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

AASF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

13

Median incremental investment

$1,130.64

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,695.58

$1,466.08

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

IAF

AASF

Strategy

IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. 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,

N/A

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

Airlie Australian Share Fund (Managed Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0 %


Key Summary

IAF

AASF

Issuer

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.15 %

0 %

Price

$101.72

$3.92

Size

$2.798 billion

N/A

10Y return

-4.44 %

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

1.89 %

4.30 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

03/06/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

AASF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

13

Median incremental investment

$1,130.64

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,695.58

$1,466.08

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

AASF

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

IAF

AASF

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower dividend/distribution yield

Higher dividend/distribution yield

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