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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 Russell Investments Australian Semi-Government Bond ETF (RSM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

RSM

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

13

0

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$916.50

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

BNDS

RSM

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.

RSM.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index over the long term.

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 %)

Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation 2% (8.45 %)

Tasmanian Public Finance Corporation 3.25% (8.44 %)

Queensland Treasury Corporation 2.5% (8.43 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

BNDS

RSM

Issuer

BetaShares

Russell

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

DBIQ 0-5 year Australian Semi-Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.26 %

Price

$23.50

$20.27

Size

$786.559 million

$61.787 million

10Y return

N/A

-2.83 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.44 %

1.45 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

13/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

RSM

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

13

0

Median incremental investment

$707.68

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$916.50

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

BNDS

RSM

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

RSM

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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