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Compare IEM vs. GEAR
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 MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM) and the Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEM | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 297 |
Median incremental investment | $1,311.53 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,701.51 | $2,296.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IEM | GEAR | |
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Strategy | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (24.41 %) BHP GROUP LTD (22.14 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (11.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
IEM | GEAR | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $81.42 | $34.07 |
Size | $1.503 billion | $533.930 million |
10Y return | 81.90 % | 110.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.88 % | 5.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 297 |
Median incremental investment | $1,311.53 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,701.51 | $2,296.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEM | GEAR | |
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IEM | GEAR |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |