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Compare IAF vs. QRE

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 Betashares Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

QRE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

528

135

Median incremental investment

$1,058.37

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,943.21

$2,259.93

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

IAF

QRE

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.

QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 510.33m in AUM and 53 holdings. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %)

S&P/ASX 200 R IDX JUN26 (0 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (38.74 %)

RIO TINTO LTD (8.42 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.31 %)

Financials (0.25 %)

Communication Services (0.19 %)

Materials (73.55 %)

Energy (18.66 %)

Utilities (3.92 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (95.29 %)

United States (3.12 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.81 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

IAF

QRE

Issuer

iShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.34 %

Price

$101.49

$10.61

Size

$3.628 billion

$535.062 million

10Y return

-6.14 %

189.89 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

6.49 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

15/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

IAF

QRE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

528

135

Median incremental investment

$1,058.37

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,943.21

$2,259.93

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

IAF

QRE

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

IAF

QRE

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

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