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ASEA vs EPP

Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF vs iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF

ASEA

Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF

Annual cost

0.65%

Fund size

$97M

EPP

iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF

Annual cost

0.47%

Fund size

$2.1B

Key differences

Both ASEA and EPP are equity ETFs. ASEA charges 0.65% a year and EPP 0.47%. The main difference: ASEA covers the Asia-Pacific region; EPP covers global markets.

  • ASEA covers the Asia-Pacific region; EPP covers global markets.
  • EPP costs 0.18% less per year.
  • EPP is much larger than ASEA. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.
  • Over the last three years, ASEA has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • EPP has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

ASEAEPP
Annual cost (TER)0.65%0.47%
Fund size (AUM)$97M$2.1B
Since20112001
Dividend yield3.63%3.43%
Asset classequityequity
Regionasia pacificglobal
Strategyindex trackingindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+22.1%+12.0%
CAGR 3Y+14.2%+13.1%
CAGR 5Y+9.3%+4.0%
Sharpe 3Y0.710.60
Volatility 1Y14.17%14.91%
Max drawdown-44.16%-39.30%

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