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PIEQ vs ILOW

Principal International Equity ETF vs AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF

PIEQ

Principal International Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.48%

Fund size

$1.4B

ILOW

AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF

Annual cost

0.50%

Fund size

$1.8B

Key differences

Both PIEQ and ILOW are equity ETFs. PIEQ charges 0.48% a year and ILOW 0.50%. The main difference: PIEQ follows a index tracking strategy; ILOW uses active selection.

  • PIEQ follows a index tracking strategy; ILOW uses active selection.
  • ILOW has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

PIEQILOW
Annual cost (TER)0.48%0.50%
Fund size (AUM)$1.4B$1.8B
Since20242015
Dividend yield1.19%1.52%
Asset classequityequity
Regionglobal ex usglobal ex us
Strategyindex trackingactive selection
CAGR 1Y+26.5%+12.4%
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y16.67%13.75%
Max drawdown-15.17%-10.37%

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