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Compare MQAE vs. PLUS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE) 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

MQAE

PLUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

23

3

Median incremental investment

$1,100.00

$9,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,942.45

$13,149.78

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQAE

PLUS

Strategy

MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees).

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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (8.65 %)

BHP Group Ltd (8.46 %)

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (4.68 %)

Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.90 %)

AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.84 %)

Credit Agricole S.A. (1.78 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (95.44 %)

United States (3.08 %)

New Zealand (0.64 %)

Management fee

0.03 %

0.32 %

Key Summary

MQAE

PLUS

Issuer

Macquarie

VanEck

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0.32 %

Price

$12.06

$16.68

Size

N/A

$356.417 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.25 %

3.00 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

11/05/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

PLUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

23

3

Median incremental investment

$1,100.00

$9,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,942.45

$13,149.78

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQAE

PLUS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

MQAE

PLUS

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield