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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 BetaShares Sustainability Leaders Dvrsfd Bond ETF - Cur Hdg (GBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

GBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

21

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$1,096.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$916.50

$1,497.60

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

BNDS

GBND

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.

GBND.AX was created on 2019-11-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond TR Index - AUD Hedged, before taking into account fees and expenses.

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 %)

GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE 1.75% JUN-39 (1.82 %)

TREASURY CORP VICTORIA 4.25% DEC-32 (1.03 %)

NEW S WALES TREASURY CRP 4.75% FEB-35 (0.99 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Other (74.40 %)

Communication Services (25.60 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0.49 %


Key Summary

BNDS

GBND

Issuer

BetaShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond Hedged to AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.49 %

Price

$23.50

$20.80

Size

$786.559 million

$359.267 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.44 %

2.12 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

28/11/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

GBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

21

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$1,096.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$916.50

$1,497.60

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

GBND

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

GBND

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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