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Compare IAF vs. ETF
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 ETF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | --- | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 536 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,065.89 | - |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,815.96 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
IAF | --- | |
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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. | N/A |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) | |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | N/A |
Key Summary
IAF | --- | |
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Issuer | iShares | N/A |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | N/A |
Asset class | ETF | Stock |
Management fee | 0.15 % | N/A |
Price | $100.57 | $-- |
Size | $3.630 billion | N/A |
10Y return | -5.53 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.98 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | N/A |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | --- | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 536 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,065.89 | - |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,815.96 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
IAF | --- | |
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Cons |
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IAF | --- |
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Exposure to more markets and sectors | Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher dividend/distribution yield | Lower dividend/distribution yield |