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Compare MQEG vs. IEM
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 Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG) and the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MQEG | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 277 |
Median incremental investment | $2,008.45 | $1,351.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,217.82 | $4,089.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MQEG | IEM | |
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Strategy | MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | NVIDIA Corp (5.84 %) Apple Inc (4.94 %) Microsoft Corp (4.33 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (61.55 %) Communication Services (15.64 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.82 %) Japan (5.01 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.92 %) | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.08 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
MQEG | IEM | |
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Issuer | Macquarie | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.08 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $12.82 | $87.01 |
Size | N/A | $1.549 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 110.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.75 % | 1.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/05/2024 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQEG | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 277 |
Median incremental investment | $2,008.45 | $1,351.96 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,217.82 | $4,089.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQEG | IEM | |
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MQEG | IEM |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |