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Compare IAF vs. AUST
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 Managed Risk Australian Shares Complex ETF (AUST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | AUST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 535 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,074.27 | $506.85 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,810.16 | $2,044.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Key Summary
IAF | AUST | |
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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. | AUST.AX was created on 2015-11-09 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 33.64m in AUM and 200 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is: to provide exposure to a broadly diversified portfolio of Australian shares, generally consisting of approximately 200 of the largest equity securities on the ASX, weighted by their market capitalisation, and to reduce the volatility of the Funds equity investment returns and cushion downside risk |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.40 %) BHP GROUP LTD (7.99 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (4.82 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | Financials (32.75 %) Materials (18.08 %) Health Care (8.38 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
IAF | AUST | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $104.08 | $18.25 |
Size | $3.274 billion | $33.520 million |
10Y return | -2.00 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.97 % | 3.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 10/11/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | AUST | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 535 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,074.27 | $506.85 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,810.16 | $2,044.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | AUST | |
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IAF | AUST |
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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 |