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Compare WVOL vs. IXJ
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 iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility ETF (WVOL) and the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
WVOL | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 260 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,979.91 | $1,862.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
WVOL | IXJ | |
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Strategy | WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 84.06m in AUM and 382 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks |
Top 3 holdings | T MOBILE US INC (1.44 %) JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.05 %) | Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %) UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %) Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (20.44 %) Health Care (14.89 %) Consumer Staples (10.76 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (66.44 %) Japan (10.77 %) Canada (4.58 %) | United States (99.97 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
WVOL | IXJ | |
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Issuer | iShares | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $43.91 | $132.88 |
Size | $83.445 million | $1.340 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 91.35 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.73 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/10/2016 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
WVOL | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 260 |
Median incremental investment | $3,504.92 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,979.91 | $1,862.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
WVOL | IXJ | |
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WVOL | IXJ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |