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Compare DIFF vs. PLUS
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 Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF) and the VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DIFF | PLUS | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $13,251.96 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
DIFF | PLUS | |
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Strategy | DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets. | PLUS.AX was created on 2017-05-09 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 358.25m in AUM and 165 holdings. PLUS.AX invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated bonds consisting predominantly of the highest yielding investment grade corporate bonds issued in Australia with the aim of providing investment returns (before fees and other costs) that track the performance of the Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BNP Paribas SA 5.63% (2.04 %) Worley Financial Services Pty Ltd. 5.87% (1.76 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. 5.9% (1.76 %) | Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.92 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.81 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
DIFF | PLUS | |
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Issuer | Perpetual | VanEck |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $10.20 | $16.86 |
Size | N/A | $358.802 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.00 % | 3.04 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/08/2025 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DIFF | PLUS | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $13,251.96 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DIFF | PLUS | |
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DIFF | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |