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Compare SEMI 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 Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) 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
SEMI | IAF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,444 | 509 |
Median incremental investment | $947.25 | $1,069.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,898.70 | $3,204.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SEMI | IAF | |
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Strategy | The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses. | 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 3247.06m in AUM and 594 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 | NVIDIA Corp (11.41 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (10.63 %) Micron Technology Inc (10.14 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (100.00 %) | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (63.31 %) Netherlands (11.59 %) Taiwan (11.52 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
SEMI | IAF | |
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Issuer | Global X | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $35.70 | $100.02 |
Size | $1.130 billion | $3.712 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -6.48 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.25 % | 2.27 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/08/2021 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SEMI | IAF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,444 | 509 |
Median incremental investment | $947.25 | $1,069.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,898.70 | $3,204.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SEMI | IAF | |
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SEMI | IAF |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |