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Compare MVS vs. IAF
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 VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS) and the iShares Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MVS | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 523 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,111.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $969.21 | $2,638.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MVS | IAF | |
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Strategy | MVS.AX was created on 2015-05-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors exposure to a portfolio that only includes the most liquid small-cap ASX-listed companies that generate revenues in Australia and did not omit their latest dividend payment. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, |
Top 3 holdings | Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (2.46 %) Gold Road Resources Ltd (2.46 %) Genesis Minerals Ltd (2.32 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.70 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.59 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.51 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (50.99 %) Materials (30.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.50 %) | Other (99.37 %) Communication Services (0.23 %) Financials (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
MVS | IAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MVIS Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $19.78 | $101.63 |
Size | $164.285 million | $2.824 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -6.07 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.86 % | 1.95 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/05/2015 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MVS | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 523 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,111.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $969.21 | $2,638.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MVS | IAF | |
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MVS | IAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |