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Compare AESG vs. BNDS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares Global Aggregate Bond Esg (Aud Hedged) ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

14

Median incremental investment

$1,993.50

$755.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$14,554.86

$928.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

AESG

BNDS

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 848.0m in AUM and 383 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 ETF AUD H Dis (99.96 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.22 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (1.99 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.50 %)

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

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

$96.71

$23.80

Size

$282.825 million

$835.442 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.11 %

2.62 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

10/08/2022

16/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

AESG

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

14

Median incremental investment

$1,993.50

$755.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$14,554.86

$928.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

AESG

BNDS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

AESG

BNDS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield