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Compare IAF vs. IHD

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

iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 S&P/ASX Div Opportunities Esg Screened ETF (IHD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

IHD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

547

69

Median incremental investment

$1,068.92

$747.14

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,889.04

$1,661.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

IAF

IHD

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.

IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 356.17m in AUM and 50 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %)

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION CORP (10.34 %)

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (9.88 %)

ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.84 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.31 %)

Financials (0.25 %)

Communication Services (0.19 %)

Financials (44.69 %)

Materials (25.27 %)

Industrials (15.28 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.25 %)

New Zealand (0.75 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.23 %

Key Summary

IAF

IHD

Issuer

iShares

iShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.23 %

Price

$102.93

$16.51

Size

$3.495 billion

$347.811 million

10Y return

-1.97 %

26.03 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.02 %

5.40 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

09/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

IAF

IHD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

547

69

Median incremental investment

$1,068.92

$747.14

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,889.04

$1,661.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

IAF

IHD

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

IAF

IHD

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield