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Compare IAF vs. GARP
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 Global X S&P World Ex Australia Garp ETF (GARP). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | GARP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 555 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,067.40 | $1,018.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,835.28 | $2,115.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | GARP | |
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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. | GARP.AX was created on 2024-09-24 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P World Ex-Australia GARP.AX Index. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) | Eli Lilly and Co (4.97 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.88 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.86 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | Information Technology (29.10 %) Other (22.79 %) Communication Services (20.23 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.30 %) Japan (9.13 %) Netherlands (4.36 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
IAF | GARP | |
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Issuer | iShares | Global X |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P World Ex-Australia GARP Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0 % |
Price | $100.51 | $11.96 |
Size | $3.684 billion | $131.846 million |
10Y return | -5.92 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.07 % | 1.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 25/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | GARP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 555 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,067.40 | $1,018.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,835.28 | $2,115.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | GARP | |
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IAF | GARP |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |