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Compare BNDS vs. BOND

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

Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are BNDS and BOND. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

BOND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

11

Median incremental investment

$943.50

$520.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$928.98

$1,003.47

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

BNDS

BOND

Strategy

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 844.95m in AUM and 352 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.

BOND.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 44.38m in AUM and 172 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.21 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.95 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.54 %)

SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0.1 %

Key Summary

BNDS

BOND

Issuer

BetaShares

SPDR

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.1 %

Price

$23.80

$25.67

Size

$841.734 million

$44.186 million

10Y return

N/A

-0.31 %

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.07 %

1.36 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

27/07/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BNDS

BOND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

11

Median incremental investment

$943.50

$520.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$928.98

$1,003.47

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

BNDS

BOND

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

BOND

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield