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Compare IESG vs. KSM

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are IESG and KSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

IESG

KSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

61

1

Median incremental investment

$1,909.47

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,961.22

$909.44

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

IESG

KSM

Strategy

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 301.77m in AUM and 86 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

KSM.AX was created on 2013-12-01 by K2. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the Long-Term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles

Top 3 holdings

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (13.37 %)

CSL LTD (9.02 %)

WESFARMERS LTD (8.29 %)

K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF (100 %)

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

0.01 %

1.31 %


Key Summary

IESG

KSM

Issuer

iShares

K2

Tracking index

MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.01 %

1.31 %

Price

$30.26

$2.32

Size

$322.673 million

$13.038 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

2.63 %

0.21 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

03/06/2021

15/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

IESG

KSM

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

61

1

Median incremental investment

$1,909.47

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$5,961.22

$909.44

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

IESG

KSM

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

IESG

KSM

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield