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Compare IAF vs. MKAX

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are IAF and MKAX. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

MKAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

1

Median incremental investment

$1,128.90

$4,990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,648.62

$4,558.40

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

IAF

MKAX

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,

MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

Montaka Global Extension Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund) (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

1.25 %


Key Summary

IAF

MKAX

Issuer

iShares

Montaka

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

1.25 %

Price

$101.87

$4.70

Size

$2.649 billion

N/A

10Y return

-4.30 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.89 %

4.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

23/06/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

MKAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

502

1

Median incremental investment

$1,128.90

$4,990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,648.62

$4,558.40

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

MKAX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

IAF

MKAX

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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