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Compare AAA vs. PLUS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are AAA and PLUS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AAA | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 240 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $4,334.92 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,207.92 | $13,228.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AAA | PLUS | |
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Strategy | AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses). | PLUS.AX was created on 2017-05-09 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. PLUS.AX invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated bonds consisting predominantly of the highest yielding investment grade corporate bonds issued in Australia with the aim of providing investment returns (before fees and other costs) that track the performance of the Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (100 %) | Scentre Group Trust 1 5.9% (1.94 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. 6.134% (1.84 %) Credit Agricole S.A. 5.411% (1.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Communication Services (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
AAA | PLUS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $50.18 | $16.83 |
Size | $4.998 billion | $355.267 million |
10Y return | 0.08 % | N/A |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 2.43 % | 3.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 07/03/2012 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AAA | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 240 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $4,334.92 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,207.92 | $13,228.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AAA | PLUS | |
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AAA | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |