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Compare MQEG vs. BNDS

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

Macquarie Core Global 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 Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG) and the Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQEG

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

18

18

Median incremental investment

$2,006.58

$978.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,749.58

$1,135.87

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQEG

BNDS

Strategy

MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges

BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 857.53m in AUM and 334 holdings. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods.

Top 3 holdings

NVIDIA Corp (6.31 %)

Apple Inc (5.07 %)

Microsoft Corp (4.58 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.11 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.68 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.47 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (61.55 %)

Communication Services (15.64 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %)

Other (99.56 %)

Communication Services (0.44 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.08 %

0.42 %

Key Summary

MQEG

BNDS

Issuer

Macquarie

BetaShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.08 %

0.42 %

Price

$13.42

$23.39

Size

N/A

$852.631 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.71 %

2.16 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

16/11/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQEG

BNDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

18

18

Median incremental investment

$2,006.58

$978.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,749.58

$1,135.87

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQEG

BNDS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

MQEG

BNDS

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield