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Compare IJR vs. FSML

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 S&P Small-Cap ETF (IJR) and the Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (FSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IJR

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

28

Median incremental investment

$1,743.50

$1,208.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,754.42

$3,934.22

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

IJR

FSML

Strategy

IJR.AX was created on 2000-05-22 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. 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 small capitalisation US equities.

FSML.AX was created on 2020-02-20 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Index over the medium to long term.

Top 3 holdings

ISHARES CORE S&P SMALL-CAP ETF (99.97 %)

USD CASH (0.23 %)

USD/AUD (0.00 %)

Greatland Resources Ltd (5.34 %)

Gemlife Communities Group Stapled Units (1 Ord & 1 Unt - Gemlife Trusts) (4.18 %)

Genesis Minerals Ltd (4.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.85 %)

Communication Services (0.15 %)

Materials (32.29 %)

Other (18.17 %)

Energy (9.23 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (99.49 %)

Switzerland (0.03 %)

Hong Kong (0.03 %)

Australia (74.40 %)

New Zealand (7.16 %)

Canada (5.81 %)

Management fee

0.07 %

0.97 %

Key Summary

IJR

FSML

Issuer

iShares

Firetraill

Tracking index

S&P Small Cap 600

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.07 %

0.97 %

Price

$182.68

$2.23

Size

$788.074 million

N/A

10Y return

147.70 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.27 %

0.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

10/10/2007

17/11/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

IJR

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

98

28

Median incremental investment

$1,743.50

$1,208.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,754.42

$3,934.22

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

IJR

FSML

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

IJR

FSML

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher 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