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Compare IKO vs. ESGI
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 South Korea ETF (IKO) and the VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IKO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 1,263 |
Median incremental investment | $992.00 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $910.80 | $1,965.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IKO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | 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 | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.24 %) SK HYNIX INC (9.83 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (2.80 %) | ASML Holding NV (5.33 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (4.20 %) Intuit Inc (3.82 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (35.74 %) Industrials (17.63 %) Financials (12.57 %) | Information Technology (54.08 %) Health Care (18.00 %) Other (16.75 %) |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
IKO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $113.85 | $35.73 |
Size | $140.273 million | $212.120 million |
10Y return | 58.43 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 3.80 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/11/2007 | 08/03/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IKO | ESGI | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 1,263 |
Median incremental investment | $992.00 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $910.80 | $1,965.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IKO | ESGI | |
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IKO | ESGI |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |