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Compare REIT 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 VanEck Ftse International Property (Aud Hedged) ETF (REIT) 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
REIT | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $931.50 | $1,665.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,098.00 | $4,056.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
REIT | IEM | |
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Strategy | REIT.AX was created on 2019-03-29 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. REIT.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of international property securities | 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 | Prologis Inc (6.35 %) Equinix Inc (6.00 %) Welltower Inc (5.07 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.95 %) AUD CASH (0.12 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Real Estate (100.00 %) Other (8.61 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.96 %) Japan (5.45 %) Singapore (3.61 %) | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
REIT | IEM | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | FTSE EPRA NAREIT Developed ex Australia Rental Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.43 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $15.25 | $69.07 |
Size | $470.652 million | $1.268 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 34.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.22 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/04/2019 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
REIT | IEM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 104 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $931.50 | $1,665.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,098.00 | $4,056.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
REIT | IEM | |
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REIT | 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 |