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Compare IAF vs. GLIN
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 iShares FTSE Gbl Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (GLIN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 516 | 93 |
Median incremental investment | $1,071.39 | $1,391.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,089.35 | $2,808.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GLIN.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 1788.81m in AUM and 137 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of global developed market infrastructure securities. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) | Transurban Group (5.27 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | Other (81.42 %) Energy (14.19 %) Utilities (10.58 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.78 %) Canada (10.71 %) Australia (6.05 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
IAF | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - USD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $101.35 | $30.20 |
Size | $3.731 billion | $1.723 billion |
10Y return | -7.10 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.22 % | 2.65 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 06/06/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | GLIN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 516 | 93 |
Median incremental investment | $1,071.39 | $1,391.95 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,089.35 | $2,808.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | GLIN | |
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IAF | GLIN |
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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 price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |