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Compare MQWS vs. IHHY

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

Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS) and the iShares Global High Yield Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IHHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQWS

IHHY

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

7

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,893.50

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$1,947.96

Average age group

N/A

26 - 35

Key Summary

MQWS

IHHY

Strategy

MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested.

IHHY.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging), composed of liquid, global developed, high yield corporate bonds (hedged to Australian dollars).

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.41 %)

ASML Holding NV (4.29 %)

AIA Group Ltd (4.22 %)

ISH GLBL HY CP BD UCITS USD DIST (96.03 %)

USD/AUD (2.62 %)

EUR/AUD (1.28 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (43.21 %)

Financials (19.40 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %)

Other (93.76 %)

Communication Services (0.00 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (63.80 %)

Taiwan (4.77 %)

Netherlands (4.74 %)

United States (4.68 %)

Management fee

1.28 %

0.56 %

Key Summary

MQWS

IHHY

Issuer

Macquarie

iShares

Tracking index

Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Capped Hedged to AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.28 %

0.56 %

Price

$8.43

$92.76

Size

N/A

$244.761 million

10Y return

N/A

-8.94 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

16.23 %

4.94 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

21/11/2023

09/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQWS

IHHY

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

7

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,893.50

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$1,947.96

Average age group

N/A

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

MQWS

IHHY

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

MQWS

IHHY

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield