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Compare PLUS vs. AUDS
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 VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS) and the BetaShares Strong Australian Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (AUDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PLUS | AUDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $655.55 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $9,574.83 | $28,680.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
PLUS | AUDS | |
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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. 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. | AUDS.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long aud, short usd currency. AUDS.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.33 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.85 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.85 %) | AUDUSD CRNCY FUT SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.25 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (4.75 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (70.09 %) Communication Services (29.91 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.32 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
PLUS | AUDS | |
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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 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $17.19 | $5.72 |
Size | $328.685 million | $33.601 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.00 % | 4.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/05/2017 | 24/01/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PLUS | AUDS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $655.55 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $9,574.83 | $28,680.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
PLUS | AUDS | |
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PLUS | AUDS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |