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iShares Core Composite Bond ETF

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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 iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

VESG

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

513

2,196

Median incremental investment

$1,125.06

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,603.90

$2,622.62

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

IAF

VESG

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,

VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.56 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.52 %)

Apple Inc. (5.54 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.37 %)

Communication Services (0.23 %)

Financials (0.19 %)

Information Technology (26.14 %)

Health Care (16.64 %)

Financials (15.14 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (73.33 %)

Japan (6.63 %)

Switzerland (2.90 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

IAF

VESG

Issuer

iShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.18 %

Price

$100.13

$100.71

Size

$2.826 billion

N/A

10Y return

-6.72 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.03 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

13/09/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

VESG

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

513

2,196

Median incremental investment

$1,125.06

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,603.90

$2,622.62

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

IAF

VESG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

VESG

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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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