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Compare IAF vs. ISEC
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 Bloomberg Aussie Bonds (IAF) and the S&P/ASX Bank Bills Enhanced Cash (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 501 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,126.90 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,657.20 | $1,207.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
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, | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.99 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (7.66 %) OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATIO (5.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.30 %) Communication Services (0.26 %) Financials (0.21 %) | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.12 % |
Key Summary
IAF | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.12 % |
Price | $101.96 | $100.62 |
Size | $2.649 billion | $246.959 million |
10Y return | -3.85 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.89 % | 2.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | ISEC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 501 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,126.90 | $1,096.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,657.20 | $1,207.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | ISEC | |
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IAF | ISEC |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |