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Compare IAF vs. MOAT

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

Bloomberg Aussie Bonds

ASX

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Overview
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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 Morningstar US 'Wide Moat' (MOAT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

MOAT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

523

Median incremental investment

$1,123.98

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,663.18

$4,447.74

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

IAF

MOAT

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,

The key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

Salesforce Inc (3.26 %)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (2.95 %)

Autodesk Inc (2.90 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Other (23.89 %)

Health Care (21.03 %)

Information Technology (20.60 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (98.74 %)

Netherlands (1.26 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.49 %


Key Summary

IAF

MOAT

Issuer

iShares

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.49 %

Price

$102.20

$134.53

Size

$2.649 billion

$1.007 billion

10Y return

-3.96 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.89 %

3.81 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

26/06/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

MOAT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

523

Median incremental investment

$1,123.98

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,663.18

$4,447.74

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

MOAT

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

IAF

MOAT

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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