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Compare MQAE vs. BOND

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE) and the SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF (BOND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQAE

BOND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

12

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$516.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,534.70

$863.97

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

MQAE

BOND

Strategy

MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees).

BOND.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 43.5m in AUM and 211 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index.

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.59 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.09 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (4.33 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (1.57 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (1.51 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.75% (1.43 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.03 %

0.1 %

Key Summary

MQAE

BOND

Issuer

Macquarie

SPDR

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0.1 %

Price

$11.90

$25.79

Size

N/A

$44.344 million

10Y return

N/A

0.04 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.90 %

1.40 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

27/07/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

BOND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

12

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$516.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,534.70

$863.97

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

MQAE

BOND

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

MQAE

BOND

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield