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Compare EXUS 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 Betashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS) 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
EXUS | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 167 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,208.89 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,498.00 | $13,079.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
EXUS | PLUS | |
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Strategy | EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses | 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 359.4m in AUM and 166 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 | ASML HOLDING NV (2.25 %) ASTRAZENECA PLC (1.36 %) NOVARTIS AG (1.33 %) | Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.90 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.84 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.78 %) |
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Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
EXUS | PLUS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $34.98 | $16.64 |
Size | N/A | $356.417 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.10 % | 3.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/11/2025 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
EXUS | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 167 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $2,208.89 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,498.00 | $13,079.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
EXUS | PLUS | |
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EXUS | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |