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Compare ICOR 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 iShares Core Corporate Bond ETF (ICOR) 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
ICOR | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $556.14 | $7,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,405.87 | $13,424.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ICOR | PLUS | |
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Strategy | ICOR.AX was created on 2020-05-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 319.78m in AUM and 306 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before 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 370.3m in AUM and 147 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 | AUD CASH (1.52 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP MTN (1.12 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD MTN RegS (0.82 %) | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.10 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.68 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.67 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (97.76 %) Communication Services (0.97 %) Utilities (0.59 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
ICOR | PLUS | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index - AUD | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $95.94 | $17.08 |
Size | $318.333 million | $367.231 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.50 % | 3.11 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/05/2020 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ICOR | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $556.14 | $7,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,405.87 | $13,424.88 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ICOR | PLUS | |
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ICOR | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |