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Compare MQYM 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 Global Yield Maximiser Active ETF (MQYM) 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
MQYM | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 396 |
Median incremental investment | $6,972.06 | $1,243.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,510.36 | $3,401.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
MQYM | IEM | |
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Strategy | MQYM.AX was created on 2025-02-14 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over the medium term (before fees) by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, which are generally expected to be higher yielding than traditional fixed income investments. | 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 | Verizon Communications Inc Cedear (1.47 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.67 %) USD CASH (0.18 %) AUD CASH (0.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (53.96 %) Australia (32.27 %) Germany (8.92 %) | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
MQYM | IEM | |
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Issuer | Macquarie | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $49.73 | $93.20 |
Size | N/A | $1.754 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 95.55 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.06 % | 1.88 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/02/2025 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQYM | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 396 |
Median incremental investment | $6,972.06 | $1,243.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,510.36 | $3,401.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQYM | IEM | |
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MQYM | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |