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Compare PLUS vs. AAA
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are PLUS and AAA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PLUS | AAA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 230 |
Median incremental investment | $9,993.50 | $3,871.76 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $13,519.20 | $1,955.07 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
PLUS | AAA | |
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Strategy | 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 405.91m in AUM and 160 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. | AAA.AX was created on 2012-03-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide exposure to Australian cash, with attractive and regular incomedistributions that exceed the 30 day Bank Bill Swap Rate (after fees and expenses). |
Top 3 holdings | Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.76 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.69 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.61 %) | Betashares Australian High Interest Cash ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Communication Services (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
PLUS | AAA | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $17.20 | $50.12 |
Size | $406.906 million | $4.637 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -0.04 % |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.92 % | 2.04 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/05/2017 | 07/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PLUS | AAA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 230 |
Median incremental investment | $9,993.50 | $3,871.76 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $13,519.20 | $1,955.07 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
PLUS | AAA | |
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PLUS | AAA |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |