What to know about the iShares IKO ETF
The iShares IKO ETF provides investors with exposure to the performance of the large and mid-cap segments of the Korean stock market.
According to our most recent data, the IKO ETF had $68.9 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 Perth Mint PMGOLD ETF – key points
The Perth Mint PMGOLD ETF represents a right to gold created by The Perth Mint, Australia’s largest fully integrated precious metals enterprise. The ETF gives investors the ability to purchase Government-backed gold via the ASX, rather than holding physical bars themselves.
With our numbers for July 2022, PMGOLD’s FUM stood at $645.25 million. Since the PMGOLD’s FUM is over $100 million, our investing team would say the ETF has met our minimum criteria for the total amount invested, otherwise known as FUM. A very sustainable ETF in the Index sector should be able to scale well and become profitable for the ETF issuer.
A look at the PMGOLD ETF fee load?
Perth Mint, the ETF issuer, charges a yearly management fee of 0.15% for the PMGOLD ETF. Meaning, if you invest $2,000 for a full year from now you can expect to pay a management fee of around $3.00.
This management fee is below the average for all ETFs on our Best ETFs Australia list of ETFs. However, you might still be able to find a cheaper ETF for less.
Before rushing out and investing in the PMGOLD 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 PMGOLD.
