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Compare CRED vs. QFN
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 Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CRED | QFN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $4,556.75 | $536.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,873.95 | $2,056.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
CRED | QFN | |
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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. | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. |
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 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.78 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (15.53 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (13.12 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) | Financials (99.61 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) Other (0.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.69 %) United States (0.31 %) | |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.34 % |
Key Summary
CRED | QFN | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.25 % | 0.34 % |
Price | $22.99 | $16.45 |
Size | $1.016 billion | $93.399 million |
10Y return | N/A | 39.29 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.51 % | 5.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/06/2018 | 15/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CRED | QFN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $4,556.75 | $536.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,873.95 | $2,056.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
CRED | QFN | |
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CRED | QFN |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |