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Compare IFRA vs. IEM
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 VanEck FTSE Global Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (IFRA) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IFRA | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 163 | 286 |
Median incremental investment | $1,027.51 | $1,311.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,474.75 | $3,870.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IFRA | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | IFRA.AX was created on 2016-04-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. A Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate its Reference Index on a one-to-one basis | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | NextEra Energy Inc (5.56 %) Aena SME SA (4.78 %) Transurban Group (4.61 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Utilities (44.46 %) Industrials (24.01 %) Other (15.57 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (59.00 %) Canada (10.75 %) Spain (6.03 %) | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
IFRA | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - CAD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.52 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $25.32 | $80.56 |
Size | $1.887 billion | $1.559 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 86.83 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.20 % | 1.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/05/2016 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IFRA | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 163 | 286 |
Median incremental investment | $1,027.51 | $1,311.53 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,474.75 | $3,870.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IFRA | IEM | |
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Cons |
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IFRA | IEM |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |