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Compare 29BB vs. VAS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Betashares 2029 Fixed Term Corp Bond Active ETF (29BB) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
29BB | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 29,856 |
Median incremental investment | $10,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Daily | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,991.08 | $2,694.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
29BB | VAS | |
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Strategy | 29BB.AX was created on 2025-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of fixed-rate, investment grade, Australian dollar denominated corporate bonds with maturity dates occurring between May 2028 and May 2029, inclusive | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | BANCO SANTANDER SA 5.796% JAN-29 (3.85 %) NSW ELECTRICITY NETWORKS 2.732% APR-29 (3.51 %) OPTUS FINANCE PTY LTD 2.6% NOV-28 (2.99 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
29BB | VAS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $24.57 | $107.88 |
Size | N/A | $23.433 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 62.40 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.89 % | 4.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/05/2025 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
29BB | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 29,856 |
Median incremental investment | $10,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Daily | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,991.08 | $2,694.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
29BB | VAS | |
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29BB | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |