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BetaShares Westn Asset Aus Bond Fund (Managed Fund)

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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 Westn Asset Aus Bond Fund (Managed Fund) (BNDS) and the VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

1GOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

2

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$1,252.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$913.38

$1,277.25

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

BNDS

1GOV

Strategy

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.

1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 13.28m in AUM and 39 holdings. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.25 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (1.62 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.61 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (7.84 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (7.72 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.89 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0.22 %


Key Summary

BNDS

1GOV

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.22 %

Price

$23.42

$51.09

Size

$781.069 million

$13.275 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.49 %

0.66 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

27/09/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

1GOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

2

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$1,252.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$913.38

$1,277.25

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

1GOV

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

1GOV

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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