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Compare ISEC vs. IEM
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 Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ISEC | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 255 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,408.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,453.01 | $4,093.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | IEM | |
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Strategy | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 366.04m in AUM and 11 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (13.55 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (5.02 %) NORFINA LTD (2.81 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) | |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | IEM | |
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Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $100.65 | $83.24 |
Size | $370.530 million | $1.465 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 72.95 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 255 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,408.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,453.01 | $4,093.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | IEM | |
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ISEC | IEM |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |