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Compare BNDS vs. GXLD

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

Community Stats

BNDS

GXLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

5

Median incremental investment

$625.59

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$918.45

$1,062.10

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

BNDS

GXLD

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.

GXLD.AX was created on 2024-04-29 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Global X Gold Bullion ETF (GXLD.AX) seeks to provide a return that tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion in Australian dollars

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 %)

Global X Gold Bullion ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0.15 %


Key Summary

BNDS

GXLD

Issuer

BetaShares

Global X

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Solactive Gold Spot London Close Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.15 %

Price

$23.55

$40.85

Size

$756.531 million

$14.793 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.41 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

30/04/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

GXLD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

5

Median incremental investment

$625.59

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$918.45

$1,062.10

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

GXLD

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

GXLD

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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