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Compare IESG 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 Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG) 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
IESG | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 61 | 217 |
Median incremental investment | $1,900.58 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,232.00 | $2,131.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IESG | GEAR | |
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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 ETF currently has 327.35m in AUM and 84 holdings. 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 | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 520.58m in AUM and 202 holdings. 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 | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (13.37 %) CSL LTD (9.02 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.29 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (27.46 %) BHP GROUP LTD (18.69 %) CSL LTD (12.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (28.56 %) Materials (17.37 %) Health Care (11.16 %) | Other (38.37 %) Financials (21.12 %) Materials (11.27 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.54 %) New Zealand (2.29 %) United States (2.18 %) | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
IESG | GEAR | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $31.16 | $31.35 |
Size | $329.102 million | $518.022 million |
10Y return | N/A | 44.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.63 % | 8.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2021 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IESG | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 61 | 217 |
Median incremental investment | $1,900.58 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,232.00 | $2,131.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IESG | GEAR | |
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IESG | GEAR |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |