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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 VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

MVS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

9

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$916.50

$896.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

BNDS

MVS

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.

MVS.AX was created on 2015-05-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors exposure to a portfolio that only includes the most liquid small-cap ASX-listed companies that generate revenues in Australia and did not omit their latest dividend payment.

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 %)

Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd (2.29 %)

Perenti Ltd (2.29 %)

Gold Road Resources Ltd (2.11 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Financials (60.72 %)

Materials (29.97 %)

Industrials (9.86 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.99 %)

Management fee

0.42 %

0.49 %


Key Summary

BNDS

MVS

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

MVIS Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.49 %

Price

$23.50

$19.48

Size

$786.559 million

$165.751 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.44 %

4.91 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

28/05/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

MVS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

9

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$916.50

$896.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

MVS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

BNDS

MVS

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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