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Compare IBAL vs. MQEG

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

iShares Balanced Esg ETF

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 iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL) and the Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IBAL

MQEG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$2,007.15

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,003.86

$3,129.54

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

IBAL

MQEG

Strategy

IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation .

MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges

Top 3 holdings

iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (23.10 %)

iShares Treasury ETF (17.04 %)

iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (15.84 %)

Apple Inc (4.95 %)

NVIDIA Corp (4.33 %)

Microsoft Corp (4.26 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.97 %)

Communication Services (0.03 %)

Information Technology (60.34 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.61 %)

Communication Services (15.34 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (47.38 %)

Australia (36.02 %)

Japan (3.94 %)

Management fee

0.22 %

0.08 %

Key Summary

IBAL

MQEG

Issuer

iShares

Macquarie

Tracking index

MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.22 %

0.08 %

Price

$30.42

$12.13

Size

$20.678 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.39 %

0.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/08/2022

14/05/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

IBAL

MQEG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$2,007.15

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,003.86

$3,129.54

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

IBAL

MQEG

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

IBAL

MQEG

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield