On the ASX, the SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF (ASX: SPY) and Antipodes Partners Global Shares (Quoted Managed Fund) ETF (ASX: AGX1) might be worth digging into in 2021.
What to know about the SPDR SPY ETF
The SPDR SPY ETF is the oldest ETF in the world and provides exposure to the 500 largest US-listed shares. These 500 shares represent approximately 80% of the total market capitalisation of the US stock market.
According to our most recent data, the SPY ETF had $50.81 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 Antipodes Partners AGX1 ETF – key points
The Antipodes AGX1 is an actively managed portfolio of global equities, which focuses on building a concentrated fund of undervalued companies.
With our numbers for Oct 2020, AGX1’s FUM stood at $24.53 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 AGX1 ETF bad?
Antipodes Partners, the ETF issuer, charges a yearly management fee of 1.1% for the AGX1 ETF. Meaning, if you invested $2,000 for a full 12-month period you could expect to pay a base management fee of around $22.00.
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 AGX1 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 AGX1.
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