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Compare BEAR vs. BNDS

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

Betashares Australian Equities Bear Complex 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 Betashares Australian Equities Bear Complex ETF (BEAR) 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

BEAR

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

15

Median incremental investment

$1,175.25

$943.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,669.44

$936.00

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

BEAR

BNDS

Strategy

BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises).

BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. 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

SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.23 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.03 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.55 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (79.79 %)

Communication Services (20.21 %)

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

1.38 %

0.42 %

Key Summary

BEAR

BNDS

Issuer

BetaShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.38 %

0.42 %

Price

$7.52

$24.00

Size

$39.345 million

$834.600 million

10Y return

-55.76 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.28 %

2.48 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

09/07/2012

16/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BEAR

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

15

Median incremental investment

$1,175.25

$943.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,669.44

$936.00

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

BEAR

BNDS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BEAR

BNDS

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield