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Compare IBIT vs. IKO
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 iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IBIT | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 114 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $1,493.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,838.16 | $1,913.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IBIT | IKO | |
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Strategy | IBIT.AX was created on 2025-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short aud currency. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and expenses. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (99.98 %) | SK HYNIX INC (22.79 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.44 %) SK SQUARE LTD (2.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
IBIT | IKO | |
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Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant - AUD - Benchmark Price Return | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $17.91 | $240.21 |
Size | $31.365 million | $216.262 million |
10Y return | N/A | 231.32 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.00 % | 2.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2025 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IBIT | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 114 | 75 |
Median incremental investment | $1,493.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,838.16 | $1,913.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IBIT | IKO | |
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IBIT | IKO |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |