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Compare MQAE vs. IACT
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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MQAE | IACT |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |