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Compare BNDS vs. VLC
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 MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (VLC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNDS | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 45 |
Median incremental investment | $707.68 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $916.50 | $2,187.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BNDS | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
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. | VLC.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To closely track the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index, the Fund will hold all of the securities in the index. |
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. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.42 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
BNDS | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.42 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $23.50 | $84.12 |
Size | $786.559 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 36.20 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.44 % | 6.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 16/11/2018 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNDS | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 45 |
Median incremental investment | $707.68 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $916.50 | $2,187.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNDS | VLC | |
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Cons |
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BNDS | VLC |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |