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Compare IAF vs. XALG

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 XALG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IAF

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

1

Median incremental investment

$1,123.98

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$2,663.18

$1,012.61

Average age group

> 35

< 26


Key Summary

IAF

XALG

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,

XALG.AX was created on 2015-12-21 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark after costs and over rolling three-year periods.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.60 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %)

Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.30 %)

Communication Services (0.26 %)

Financials (0.21 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.15 %

0.75 %


Key Summary

IAF

XALG

Issuer

iShares

Alphinity

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.75 %

Price

$102.20

$12.22

Size

$2.649 billion

N/A

10Y return

-3.96 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

1.89 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/03/2012

16/01/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IAF

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

501

1

Median incremental investment

$1,123.98

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$2,663.18

$1,012.61

Average age group

> 35

< 26


Pros and Cons

IAF

XALG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

IAF

XALG

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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