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Compare BNDS vs. VNGS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF

ASX

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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 Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS) and the Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

VNGS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

18

0

Median incremental investment

$755.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,118.90

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

BNDS

VNGS

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.

VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.09 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.65 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.46 %)

Burlington Stores Inc (2.81 %)

Clean Harbors Inc (2.78 %)

WESCO International Inc (2.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Industrials (30.86 %)

Financials (18.02 %)

Other (13.83 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (58.70 %)

Japan (7.17 %)

Germany (4.76 %)

Management fee

0.42 %

1.12 %

Key Summary

BNDS

VNGS

Issuer

BetaShares

Vaughan

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

1.12 %

Price

$23.17

$3.75

Size

$841.402 million

$46.885 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.27 %

1.13 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

31/05/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BNDS

VNGS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

18

0

Median incremental investment

$755.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,118.90

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

BNDS

VNGS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

BNDS

VNGS

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield