On the ASX, the BetaShares AMP Capital Global Property Securities Fund (Unhedged) (Managed Fund) ETF (ASX: RENT) and Magellan Airlie Australian Share Fund (Managed Fund) (ASX: AASF) might be worth digging into in 2020.
What to know about the BetaShares RENT ETF
The AMP Capital RENT Fund provides investors with an actively managed portfolio of global listed real estate companies and real-estate investment trusts (REITs).
According to our most recent data, the RENT ETF had $23.17 million of money invested. Given its funds under management (also known as FUM or ‘market cap’) is less than $100 million, you should consider if this ETF is still too small and if it is sustainable for the ETF issuer. At Best ETFs we say an ETF with more than $100 million invested is typically more sustainable than one with less than $100 million (at least). However, there are exceptions to this general rule, especially if the ETF issuer/provider is reputable and committed to growing the ETF’s FUM through effective marketing strategies and distribution to financial advisers.
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The Magellan AASF ETF – key points
The Airlie Australian Share Fund invests in 15-35 companies on the Australian stock exchange using a ‘best ideas’ approach to active investing. The fund aims to have no more than 10% of its portfolio in cash. The AASF fund aims to provide long-term capital growth and regular income to their investors.
With our numbers for July 2020, AASF’s FUM stood at $28.25 million. Given it has less than $100 million invested, ask yourself (or your adviser) if the ETF is still too small (and if you should wait to buy into it). If you’re concerned the ETF might not be established enough, compare it alongside one of the other Active ETF (e.g. ETMF) sector ETFs, using our full list of ETFs.
Are the fees for the AASF ETF bad?
Magellan, the ETF issuer, charges a yearly management fee of 0.78% for the AASF ETF. Meaning, if you invested $2,000 for a full 12-month period you could expect to pay a base management fee of around $15.60.
The management fee is above the average for all ETFs on our list of ASX ETFs, but keep in mind the ETF may be able to justify the higher price tag with superior performance over time.
Before rushing out and investing in the RENT fund, consider searching our full ETF list to compare the fees and costs of another ETF side-by-side. Another idea might be using our website to get a free but comprehensive investment review on RENT.
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