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Compare MQAE vs. IACT

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 iShares U.S. Factor Rotation Active ETF (IACT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQAE

IACT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

2

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$4,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,534.70

$6,724.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQAE

IACT

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).

IACT.AX was created on 2025-06-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with returns which exceed the performance of the U.S. large and mid-cap equity markets, before fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.59 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.09 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (4.33 %)

iShares U.S. Equity Fac Rotation Act ETF (99.94 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.03 %

0.01 %

Key Summary

MQAE

IACT

Issuer

Macquarie

iShares

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0.01 %

Price

$11.90

$28.80

Size

N/A

$1.280 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.90 %

0.31 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

10/06/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

IACT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

2

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$4,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,534.70

$6,724.80

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQAE

IACT

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

MQAE

IACT

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield