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Compare IESG vs. CRED
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 Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG) and the Betashares Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (CRED). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IESG | CRED | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 69 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,558.09 | $2,545.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $6,788.24 | $4,369.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IESG | CRED | |
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Strategy | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 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 objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers | CRED.AX was created on 2018-05-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. CRED.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of senior, fixed-rate, investment grade Australian corporate bonds. |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (13.69 %) WESFARMERS LTD (9.57 %) CSL LTD (8.35 %) | EMIRATES NBD BANK PJSC 5.913% JUN-35 (2.83 %) ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE SA 5.636% AUG-35 (2.38 %) NSW PORTS FINANCE CO PTY 5.432% SEP-34 (2.30 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (29.77 %) Materials (18.88 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.77 %) | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.54 %) New Zealand (2.29 %) United States (2.18 %) | |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
IESG | CRED | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $32.12 | $23.24 |
Size | $427.489 million | $1.616 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.28 % | 3.78 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2021 | 04/06/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IESG | CRED | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 69 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $1,558.09 | $2,545.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $6,788.24 | $4,369.12 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IESG | CRED | |
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IESG | CRED |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |