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Compare BNDS vs. ILB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 iShares Government Inflation ETF (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNDS | ILB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $707.68 | $1,386.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $916.50 | $4,224.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BNDS | ILB | |
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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. | ILB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities. |
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 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (17.85 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (16.44 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.04 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) | Other (99.80 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.42 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
BNDS | ILB | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.42 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $23.50 | $124.25 |
Size | $786.559 million | $892.816 million |
10Y return | N/A | 10.10 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.44 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 16/11/2018 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNDS | ILB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $707.68 | $1,386.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $916.50 | $4,224.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNDS | ILB | |
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BNDS | ILB |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |