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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 MSCI Japan ETF (IJP) and the Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF (XASG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IJP | XASG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 106 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.96 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,993.85 | $2,681.34 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IJP | XASG | |
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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. | XASG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of leading global sustainable companies, which are aligned with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with strong ESG characteristics. |
Top 3 holdings | MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC (4.06 %) TOYOTA MOTOR CORP (3.66 %) HITACHI LTD (2.86 %) | AstraZeneca PLC (5.28 %) Microsoft Corp (5.01 %) JPMorgan Chase & Co (4.77 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) | Information Technology (50.71 %) Financials (18.80 %) Health Care (15.55 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (100.00 %) | United States (82.16 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.23 %) Singapore (4.01 %) |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.75 % |
Key Summary
IJP | XASG | |
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Issuer | iShares | Alphinity |
Tracking index | MSCI Japan Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.75 % |
Price | $133.32 | $6.67 |
Size | $1.493 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 117.42 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.90 % | 2.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 16/01/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IJP | XASG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 106 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,050.96 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,993.85 | $2,681.34 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IJP | XASG | |
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IJP | XASG |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |