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Compare IGB vs. IKO
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 Treasury ETF (IGB) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IGB | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $836.78 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,907.88 | $808.02 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IGB | IKO | |
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Strategy | IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 370.94m in AUM and 30 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (21.62 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.89 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) | Information Technology (35.87 %) Industrials (16.27 %) Financials (12.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
IGB | IKO | |
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Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $97.84 | $90.75 |
Size | $374.056 million | $120.931 million |
10Y return | -9.08 % | 26.09 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.76 % | 1.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IGB | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 12 |
Median incremental investment | $836.78 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,907.88 | $808.02 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IGB | IKO | |
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IGB | IKO |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |