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Compare SMLL vs. IKO
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 BetaShares Aust Small Companies Select Fund (Managed Fund) (SMLL) and the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SMLL | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $2,091.33 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,277.85 | $786.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SMLL | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | CLEANAWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD (4.75 %) INCITEC PIVOT LTD (4.68 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (3.57 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (17.49 %) SK HYNIX INC (9.13 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.43 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (26.52 %) Consumer Discretionary (23.94 %) Industrials (14.62 %) | Information Technology (31.22 %) Industrials (16.72 %) Financials (14.78 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.15 %) China (1.85 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
SMLL | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $3.61 | $87.37 |
Size | $94.299 million | $116.466 million |
10Y return | N/A | 27.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.16 % | 1.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/04/2017 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SMLL | IKO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $2,091.33 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,277.85 | $786.33 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SMLL | IKO | |
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Cons |
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SMLL | IKO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |