Compare AU
Compare IAF vs. VGE
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 Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IAF | VGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 502 | 887 |
Median incremental investment | $1,130.64 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,695.58 | $3,054.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IAF | VGE | |
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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, | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.30 %) Communication Services (0.26 %) Financials (0.21 %) | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (28.87 %) India (24.00 %) Taiwan (19.40 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
IAF | VGE | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $101.72 | $80.39 |
Size | $2.798 billion | N/A |
10Y return | -4.44 % | 50.01 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.89 % | 2.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 21/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IAF | VGE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 502 | 887 |
Median incremental investment | $1,130.64 | $1,093.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,695.58 | $3,054.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IAF | VGE | |
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IAF | VGE |
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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 |