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Compare MQAE 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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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MQAE | PLUS |
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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 |