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Compare IEM vs. MQWS
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 Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEM | MQWS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 293 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,323.39 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,787.64 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
IEM | MQWS | |
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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. | MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) | AIA Group Ltd (4.57 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.41 %) ASML Holding NV (4.27 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | Information Technology (43.21 %) Financials (19.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) | United States (63.80 %) Taiwan (4.77 %) Netherlands (4.74 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 1.28 % |
Key Summary
IEM | MQWS | |
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Issuer | iShares | Macquarie |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 1.28 % |
Price | $81.87 | $8.28 |
Size | $1.559 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 87.73 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.88 % | 16.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 21/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | MQWS | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 293 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,323.39 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $3,787.64 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
IEM | MQWS | |
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IEM | MQWS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |