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Compare ESGI 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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) and the BetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $849.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $956.61 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | BNDS | |
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Strategy | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 810.95m in AUM and 383 holdings. 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 | ASML Holding NV (5.70 %) Adobe Inc (4.36 %) Novo Nordisk AS Class B (4.31 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.21 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (1.94 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.58 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (53.90 %) Health Care (19.13 %) Other (15.14 %) | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | BNDS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $35.84 | $23.62 |
Size | $210.541 million | $811.183 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.26 % | 2.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,248 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $746.69 | $849.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,863.68 | $956.61 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | BNDS | |
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ESGI | BNDS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |