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Compare IEM vs. GGBL
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 Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEM | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 342 | 107 |
Median incremental investment | $1,269.36 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,902.25 | $4,590.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IEM | GGBL | |
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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. | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.67 %) USD CASH (0.18 %) AUD CASH (0.14 %) | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (154.45 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-54.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
IEM | GGBL | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0 % |
Price | $92.33 | $25.50 |
Size | $1.741 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 106.05 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.88 % | 0.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 29/09/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 342 | 107 |
Median incremental investment | $1,269.36 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,902.25 | $4,590.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEM | GGBL | |
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IEM | GGBL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |