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Compare ISEC vs. QSML
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 VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ISEC | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,241.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,456.28 | $5,751.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | QSML | |
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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. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (13.55 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (5.02 %) NORFINA LTD (2.81 %) | Comfort Systems USA Inc (3.21 %) Flex Ltd (1.88 %) Curtiss-Wright Corp (1.66 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | QSML | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $100.65 | $31.26 |
Size | $370.530 million | $1.578 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,241.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,456.28 | $5,751.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | QSML | |
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ISEC | QSML |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |