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Compare IGB vs. QSML
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 VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IGB | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 106 |
Median incremental investment | $836.78 | $1,019.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,913.34 | $5,396.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IGB | QSML | |
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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 378.59m 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. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %) | Casey's General Stores Inc (1.43 %) Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.40 %) Unum Group (1.28 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.83 %) Communication Services (0.17 %) | Industrials (40.40 %) Financials (28.22 %) Consumer Staples (21.23 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
IGB | QSML | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y) | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.26 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $98.14 | $28.43 |
Size | $384.928 million | $1.482 billion |
10Y return | -9.46 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.76 % | 1.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/03/2012 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IGB | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 106 |
Median incremental investment | $836.78 | $1,019.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,913.34 | $5,396.96 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IGB | QSML | |
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IGB | QSML |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |