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Compare AESG vs. BNDS
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 iShares Global Aggregate Bond Esg (Aud Hedged) ETF (AESG) and the Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AESG | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $849.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $14,580.44 | $928.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AESG | BNDS | |
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Strategy | AESG.AX was created on 2022-08-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). | BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 832.07m in AUM and 369 holdings. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | iShares Global Aggt Bd ESG SRIETFAUDHDis (99.83 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.14 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.07 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
AESG | BNDS | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and Green Bond SRI Index - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $96.88 | $23.80 |
Size | $372.435 million | $825.358 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.11 % | 2.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/08/2022 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AESG | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $849.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $14,580.44 | $928.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AESG | BNDS | |
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AESG | BNDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |