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Compare BNDS vs. XARO

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

BetaShares Westn Asset Aus Bond Fund (Managed Fund)

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are BNDS and XARO. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNDS

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

5

Median incremental investment

$625.59

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$922.74

$1,045.00

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

BNDS

XARO

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.

XARO.AX was created on 2018-12-10 by ActiveX. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund targets stable return in excess of inflation over the medium term.

Top 3 holdings

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.45 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 1.75% NOV-32 (1.70 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.54 %)

Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.42 %

0.5 %


Key Summary

BNDS

XARO

Issuer

BetaShares

ActiveX

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.42 %

0.5 %

Price

$23.65

$23.73

Size

$756.531 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

2.47 %

4.09 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/11/2018

10/12/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNDS

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

13

5

Median incremental investment

$625.59

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$922.74

$1,045.00

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

BNDS

XARO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

BNDS

XARO

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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