Compare AU
Compare RGB vs. IESG
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 Russell Investments Australian Government Bond ETF (RGB) and the iShares Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
RGB | IESG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 61 |
Median incremental investment | $643.50 | $1,931.65 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $5,694.00 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
RGB | IESG | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | RGB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index over the long term. | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 313.3m in AUM and 85 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers |
Top 3 holdings | Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (10.21 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3% (10.17 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.75% (10.13 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (13.37 %) CSL LTD (9.02 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (28.56 %) Materials (17.37 %) Health Care (11.16 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.54 %) New Zealand (2.29 %) United States (2.18 %) | |
Management fee | 0.24 % | 0.01 % |
Key Summary
RGB | IESG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Russell | iShares |
Tracking index | DBIQ 5-10 year Australian Government Bond Index - AUD | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.24 % | 0.01 % |
Price | $18.97 | $29.35 |
Size | $237.404 million | $309.996 million |
10Y return | -13.10 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.30 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/03/2012 | 03/06/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
RGB | IESG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 61 |
Median incremental investment | $643.50 | $1,931.65 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $5,694.00 |
Average age group | N/A | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
RGB | IESG | |
|---|---|---|
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Cons |
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RGB | IESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |