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Compare BNDS vs. FSML

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

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

4

Median incremental investment

$625.59

$655.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$922.35

$658.00

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.

N/A

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.45 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 1.75% NOV-32 (1.70 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.54 %)

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

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

Stock

Management fee

0.42 %

0 %

Price

$23.73

$1.74

Size

$756.531 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.47 %

- %

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

4

Median incremental investment

$625.59

$655.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$922.35

$658.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

FSML

Pros

  • Exposure to more markets and sectors

  • Higher dividend/distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

  • Lower dividend/distribution yield

BNDS

FSML

Exposure to more markets and sectors

Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher dividend/distribution yield

Lower dividend/distribution yield

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