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Compare IKO vs. QFN
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 BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IKO | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $540.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $781.65 | $2,113.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IKO | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
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 | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. The ETF currently has 60.74m in AUM and 27 holdings. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. |
Top 3 holdings | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (17.49 %) SK HYNIX INC (9.13 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.43 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.78 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (15.53 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (13.12 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (31.22 %) Industrials (16.72 %) Financials (14.78 %) | Financials (99.61 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) Other (0.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | Korea (100.00 %) | Australia (99.69 %) United States (0.31 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
IKO | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $86.85 | $16.91 |
Size | $118.251 million | $88.853 million |
10Y return | 25.14 % | 45.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.33 % | 5.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/11/2007 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IKO | QFN | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 10 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $540.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $781.65 | $2,113.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IKO | QFN | |
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IKO | QFN |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |