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Compare BEST 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 BEST and PLUS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BEST | PLUS | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $13,079.04 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
BEST | PLUS | |
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Strategy | N/A | PLUS.AX was created on 2017-05-09 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 359.4m in AUM and 166 holdings. 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 | ETFS Us Quality ETF (100 %) | Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.90 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.84 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.78 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
BEST | PLUS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | |
Asset class | Stock | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $10.84 | $16.64 |
Size | N/A | $356.417 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 3.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/11/2025 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEST | PLUS | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $13,079.04 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEST | PLUS | |
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BEST | PLUS |
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Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only | Exposure to more markets and sectors |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower dividend/distribution yield | Higher dividend/distribution yield |