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Magellan Global Equities Fund Currency Hedged (Managed Fund)

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Overview
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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 Equities Fund Currency Hedged (Managed Fund) (MHG) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MHG

IKO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

10

Median incremental investment

$1,494.46

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,750.12

$786.33

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

MHG

IKO

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.

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

Top 3 holdings

Amazon.com Inc (6.77 %)

Microsoft Corp (5.74 %)

SAP SE (4.59 %)

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (17.49 %)

SK HYNIX INC (9.13 %)

KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.43 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (46.20 %)

Communication Services (17.17 %)

Consumer Staples (15.67 %)

Information Technology (31.22 %)

Industrials (16.72 %)

Financials (14.78 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (77.86 %)

Germany (4.93 %)

Netherlands (4.50 %)

Korea (100.00 %)

Management fee

1.35 %

0.59 %


Key Summary

MHG

IKO

Issuer

Magellan

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World Index - Hedged to AUD

MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.35 %

0.59 %

Price

$3.96

$87.37

Size

N/A

$116.466 million

10Y return

N/A

26.99 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.01 %

1.33 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

10/08/2015

15/11/2007

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

MHG

IKO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

5

10

Median incremental investment

$1,494.46

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,750.12

$786.33

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

MHG

IKO

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

MHG

IKO

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

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