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Compare BNDS vs. VDHG
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 Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNDS | VDHG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 8,575 |
Median incremental investment | $707.68 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $916.50 | $2,764.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
BNDS | VDHG | |
|---|---|---|
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. | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) seeks to track the weighted average performance of various ETFs it invests in before taking into account fees, expenses and taxes. The index doesn’t track companies directly. Instead, it invests in other ETFs. It acts as an ETF that tracks other ETFs. |
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 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (3.79 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.03 %) CSL Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) | Financials (17.35 %) Other (12.53 %) Information Technology (11.71 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (39.99 %) Australia (38.01 %) Japan (3.63 %) | |
Management fee | 0.42 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
BNDS | VDHG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD | A17592 - 36% S&P - ASX300 - 26.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus - 16% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Hdg to AUD - 6.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Sml Cap - 5% MSCI EM Index - 3% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - 7% Bloomberg Barclays Glb. Aggrt. Flt.-Adjstd and Scaled Index Hdg. to A |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.42 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $23.50 | $69.68 |
Size | $786.559 million | $1.321 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.44 % | 5.54 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 16/11/2018 | 22/11/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNDS | VDHG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 8,575 |
Median incremental investment | $707.68 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $916.50 | $2,764.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNDS | VDHG | |
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Cons |
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BNDS | VDHG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |