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Compare RMBS 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are RMBS and IAF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
RMBS | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 535 |
Median incremental investment | $715.00 | $1,074.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $701.12 | $2,696.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
RMBS | IAF | |
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Strategy | RMBS.AX was created on 2025-04-22 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Fund does not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3032.9m in AUM and 616 holdings. 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 | VanEck Australian Rmbs ETF (100 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.35 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) Financials (0.18 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
RMBS | IAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | ICE 0.5-3 Year AAA Large Cap Australian RMBS Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $25.04 | $103.71 |
Size | $6.537 million | $3.085 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -2.86 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 0.08 % | 2.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/04/2025 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
RMBS | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 535 |
Median incremental investment | $715.00 | $1,074.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $701.12 | $2,696.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
RMBS | IAF | |
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RMBS | IAF |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |