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Compare CRED vs. BNDS
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 Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (CRED) and the BetaShares Westn Asset Aus Bond Fund (Managed Fund) (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CRED | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $3,000.00 | $625.59 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,903.25 | $922.74 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
CRED | BNDS | |
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Strategy | CRED.AX was created on 2018-05-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. CRED.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides exposure to a portfolio of senior, fixed-rate, investment grade Australian corporate bonds. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | CONTACT ENERGY LTD 6.398% NOV-30 (2.22 %) VICINITY CENTRES TRUST 6.19% APR-34 (2.22 %) REGISTRY FINANCE PTY LTD 5.739% JUN-34 (2.16 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.45 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 1.75% NOV-32 (1.70 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.54 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
CRED | BNDS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $23.15 | $23.66 |
Size | $953.736 million | $756.531 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.57 % | 2.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/06/2018 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CRED | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $3,000.00 | $625.59 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,903.25 | $922.74 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
CRED | BNDS | |
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CRED | BNDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |