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iShares MSCI Japan ETF

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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 MSCI Japan ETF (IJP) and the iShares Government Inflation ETF (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IJP

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

42

8

Median incremental investment

$1,093.50

$1,386.46

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,431.58

$4,224.50

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

IJP

ILB

Strategy

IJP.AX was created on 1996-03-12 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 Japan Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Japanese large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies.

ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

Top 3 holdings

ISHARES MSCI JAPAN ETF (99.98 %)

AUD CASH (0.02 %)

USD CASH (0.01 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (17.85 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.99 %)

Communication Services (0.01 %)

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Japan (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.5 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

IJP

ILB

Issuer

iShares

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI Japan Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.5 %

0.18 %

Price

$108.07

$124.25

Size

$702.904 million

$892.816 million

10Y return

90.40 %

10.10 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.46 %

1.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

10/10/2007

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IJP

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

42

8

Median incremental investment

$1,093.50

$1,386.46

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,431.58

$4,224.50

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

IJP

ILB

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

IJP

ILB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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