iShares ETFs compared

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) aims to replicate the returns of the US large-cap stocks on the S&P 500 Index. This index represents the largest 500 companies in the USA by market capitalisation.

IVV offers a simple way to get exposure to the American share market and has low fees. With a significant amount of funds of management, IVV provides liquid access to the USA's largest sector: technology. This includes well-known companies like Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon and Tesla.

IVV is included in the Stockspot Themes offering.

iShares Global 100 ETF (IOO) tracks the S&P Global 100 Index, which includes 100 major multinational companies organised by market capitalisation from different countries.

IOO provides exposure to 100 of the largest companies in the world, from Google to P&G and Samsung. It has significant holdings in the technology, financial, consumer staples and healthcare sectors across the American, European and Asian share markets.

This ETF is included in the Stockspot model portfolios.

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iShares Core S&P/ASX 200 ETF (IOZ) aims to replicate the performance of the S&P/ASX 200 Index which measures the 200 largest listed companies in Australia by market capitalisation.

IOZ offers general exposure to the Australian share market. It compares relatively favourably in terms of fees, charging 0.09% p.a. These fees are comparable with its close competitors SPDR (STW), Vanguard (VAS), and Betashares (A200).

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iShares Europe ETF (IEU) seeks to track the investment results of the S&P Europe 350 Index (composed of around 350 European companies). The index takes size, liquidity, industry and location into consideration when selecting stocks.

IEU covers multiple share markets, with significant exposures to the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland. This includes well-known companies such as Nestle, HSBC and Siemens.

The European Union and Eurozone arrangements mean that Europe is one of the world's largest single markets with over 500 million consumers.

This ETF is included in our Stockspot Themes offering.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets (IEM) seeks to replicate the returns of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. The index contains hundreds of large and medium sized companies from global emerging markets.

IEM provides a simple way to get access to the growth potential of multiple emerging markets. It provides diversification in an area that is still seen as relatively risky and expecting to require lots of research by many investors. Major developing countries, including the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) nations, are now significant world economies and the home of big technology-focused companies like Tencent, Alibaba and Samsung.

IEM is included in the Stockspot Model Portfolios.

iShares UBS Composite Bond ETF (IAF) seeks to replicate the returns of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index for investors.

IAF invests in high quality securities issued by various levels of the Australian government, treasury corporations and corporate issuers. These include treasury bonds, government related bonds and corporate bonds.

This ETF is included in the Stockspot Model Portfolios.

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iShares S&P/ASX 20 (ILC) seeks to replicate the performance of the S&P/ASX 20 Index. The index is composed of the 20 largest companies listed on the ASX by market capitalisation.

ILC provides a good option for investors interested in large Australian companies and provides instant diversification who don't want to pick stocks.

There are holdings of well-known stocks such as the big four banks, BHP, CSL and Woolworths. However, there is still a risk of industry concentration as financials account for approximately 40% to 50% of this ETF (as of February 2021).

The iShares S&P Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) provides exposure to the largest healthcare stocks across the world, specializing in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices. It charges a fee of 0.46% per year and includes companies such as Johnson & Johnson, United Health and Pfizer.

The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (IZZ) gives investors access to the largest 50 Chinese companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It charges 0.74% in fees per year and includes companies such as Alibaba, Tencent and Ping An Insurance.

This ETF is included in our Stockspot Themes offering.

The iShares Asia 50 ETF (IAA) takes a broader view than IZZ and gives exposure to the largest 50 companies in the Asian region. It covers countries such as China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan. With a fee of 0.50% per year, the IAA ETF gives access to companies such as Samsung, AIA and Taiwan Semiconductors.

This ETF is included in our Stockspot Themes offering.

iShares IHVV seeks long-term capital growth through active management, investing in global equity securities. Utilizing a proprietary quantitative model and a rules-based approach, the fund prioritizes equity securities with lower prices relative to fundamental measures of value, drawn from the FTSE Developed All Cap Index and the Russell 3000 Index.

IWLD aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Ex Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index. The index is designed to measure the performance of global, developed market large and mid- capitalisation companies with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers.

iShares BILL employs a passive strategy to replicate the performance of the S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index, offering investors capital preservation and regular income through a diversified portfolio of high-quality, short-term money market instruments. Notably, the fund prioritizes liquidity, holding only investments that can be sold on the same day, enhancing flexibility for investors.

iShares ILB ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr IndexSM, offering investors exposure to a segment of the Australian bond market consisting of inflation-linked fixed-income securities.

iShares IJP ETF aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Japan Index. The index is designed to measure the performance of Japanese large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies.