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Compare IAF vs. FEMX

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

Bloomberg Aussie Bonds

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Overview
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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 Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF) and the Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF (FEMX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

FEMX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

118

Median incremental investment

$1,130.64

$1,002.19

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,695.58

$2,528.10

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

FEMX

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,

FEMX.AX was created on 2013-12-16 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index NR over the suggested minimum investment time period of seven years plus.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.66 %)

HDFC Bank Ltd (5.59 %)

Naspers Ltd Class N (5.49 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Financials (35.52 %)

Information Technology (21.59 %)

Consumer Discretionary (18.37 %)

Top 3 countries

India (24.10 %)

China (17.96 %)

Taiwan (13.38 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.99 %


Key Summary

IAF

FEMX

Issuer

iShares

Fidelity

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

MSCI EM (Emerging Markets)

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.99 %

Price

$101.72

$6.36

Size

$2.798 billion

$189.194 million

10Y return

-4.44 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.89 %

1.28 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

05/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

FEMX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

118

Median incremental investment

$1,130.64

$1,002.19

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,695.58

$2,528.10

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

FEMX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

FEMX

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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