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Compare MQEG vs. ISEC

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

Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

iShares Enhanced Cash ETF

ASX

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 Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG) and the iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQEG

ISEC

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

6

Median incremental investment

$2,021.70

$2,568.35

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,039.70

$3,218.24

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQEG

ISEC

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

ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 743.4m in AUM and 7 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills.

Top 3 holdings

NVIDIA Corp (5.34 %)

Apple Inc (4.93 %)

Microsoft Corp (3.46 %)

RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (11.70 %)

UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (3.32 %)

OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORPORATIO (3.32 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (61.55 %)

Communication Services (15.64 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %)

Other (99.33 %)

Communication Services (0.87 %)

Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.82 %)

Japan (5.01 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.92 %)

Management fee

0.08 %

0.12 %

Key Summary

MQEG

ISEC

Issuer

Macquarie

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.08 %

0.12 %

Price

$13.98

$100.56

Size

N/A

$707.252 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.82 %

2.49 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

06/06/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQEG

ISEC

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

6

Median incremental investment

$2,021.70

$2,568.35

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,039.70

$3,218.24

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQEG

ISEC

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

MQEG

ISEC

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