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Compare IXJ vs. CRED
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 Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) and the Betashares Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (CRED). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IXJ | CRED | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 262 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $4,203.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,816.50 | $4,344.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IXJ | CRED | |
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Strategy | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care 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 global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks | CRED.AX was created on 2018-05-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 1269.26m in AUM and 60 holdings. CRED.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of senior, fixed-rate, investment grade Australian corporate bonds. |
Top 3 holdings | Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %) UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %) Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %) | EMIRATES NBD BANK PJSC 5.913% JUN-35 (2.82 %) WOOLWORTHS GROUP LTD 5.91% NOV-34 (2.14 %) REGISTRY FINANCE PTY LTD 5.739% JUN-34 (2.11 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.97 %) | |
Management fee | 0.46 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
IXJ | CRED | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.46 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $129.75 | $23.61 |
Size | $1.304 billion | $1.272 billion |
10Y return | 79.88 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.28 % | 3.77 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/03/2009 | 04/06/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IXJ | CRED | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 262 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $4,203.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,816.50 | $4,344.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IXJ | CRED | |
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IXJ | CRED |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |