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Compare FEMX 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 Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF (FEMX) 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
FEMX | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 120 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.19 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,518.40 | $9,452.29 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FEMX | PLUS | |
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Strategy | FEMX.AX was created on 2013-12-16 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index NR over the suggested minimum investment time period of seven years plus. | PLUS.AX was created on 2017-05-09 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. 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 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (8.00 %) Naspers Ltd Class N (5.58 %) HDFC Bank Ltd (4.96 %) | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.33 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.85 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.85 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (28.61 %) Information Technology (26.60 %) Consumer Discretionary (20.97 %) | |
Top 3 countries | India (24.10 %) China (17.96 %) Taiwan (13.38 %) | |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
FEMX | PLUS | |
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Issuer | Fidelity | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $6.42 | $16.95 |
Size | $186.975 million | $328.685 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.28 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/11/2018 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FEMX | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 120 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.19 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,518.40 | $9,452.29 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FEMX | PLUS | |
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FEMX | PLUS |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |