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Compare BNDS vs. FSML

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BetaShares Westn Asset Aus Bond Fund (Managed Fund)

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 FSML. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

6

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$603.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$916.50

$1,194.05

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

BNDS

FSML

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.

FSML.AX was created on 2024-11-18 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.26 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (1.63 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.61 %)

Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0 %


Key Summary

BNDS

FSML

Issuer

BetaShares

Firetraill

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0 %

Price

$23.50

$1.67

Size

$786.559 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.44 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

17/11/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

FSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

6

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$603.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$916.50

$1,194.05

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

FSML

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

FSML

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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