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Compare AESG 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, 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 VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AESG | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,109.28 | $9,413.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AESG | PLUS | |
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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). | 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 | iShares Global Aggt Bd ESG ETF AUD H Dis (99.94 %) | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.33 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.85 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.85 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
AESG | PLUS | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg MSCI Global Aggregate Sustainable and Green Bond SRI Index - Benchmark TR Net | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.19 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $98.06 | $16.91 |
Size | $83.454 million | $328.685 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.84 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/08/2022 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AESG | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,109.28 | $9,413.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AESG | PLUS | |
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AESG | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |