Back
Compare AU
Compare IAF vs. AQLT
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 Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | AQLT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 534 | 124 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.97 | $1,725.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,906.67 | $5,418.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | AQLT | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | 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. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1127.72m in AUM and 39 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.44 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (7.74 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.0015 % | 0.0035 % |
Key Summary
IAF | AQLT | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.0015 % | 0.0035 % |
Price | $100.23 | $33.76 |
Size | $3.563 billion | $1.138 billion |
10Y return | -6.20 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | AQLT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 534 | 124 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.97 | $1,725.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,906.67 | $5,418.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | AQLT | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
IAF | AQLT |
|---|---|
Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |