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Compare MHG vs. IAF
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 Magellan Global Eq Fund (Currencyhdg) - Active ETF (MHG) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MHG | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 555 |
Median incremental investment | $1,494.46 | $1,074.27 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,920.00 | $2,847.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MHG | IAF | |
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Strategy | MHG.AX was created on 2015-08-04 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve attractive risk-adjusted investment returns over the medium to long-term, While reducing the risk of permanent capital loss. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3247.06m in AUM and 594 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | Amazon.com Inc (7.87 %) Microsoft Corp (7.47 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (5.09 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Consumer Discretionary (23.67 %) Other (20.78 %) Communication Services (17.14 %) | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.86 %) Germany (4.93 %) Netherlands (4.50 %) | |
Management fee | 1.35 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
MHG | IAF | |
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Issuer | Magellan | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World Index - Hedged to AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.35 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $4.00 | $101.69 |
Size | N/A | $3.560 billion |
10Y return | 75.44 % | -3.91 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.12 % | 2.06 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/08/2015 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MHG | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 555 |
Median incremental investment | $1,494.46 | $1,074.27 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,920.00 | $2,847.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MHG | IAF | |
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MHG | IAF |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |