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Compare PLUS vs. EX20

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

VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 EX20. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

PLUS

EX20

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

22

Median incremental investment

$4,993.50

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$9,388.30

$3,584.46

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

PLUS

EX20

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.

EX20.AX was created on 2016-10-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. EX20.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the 180 largest stocks listed on the ASX, after excluding the 20 largest, based on their market capitalisation.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (100 %)

SUNCORP GROUP LTD (2.54 %)

COCHLEAR LTD (2.45 %)

BRAMBLES LTD (2.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (16.44 %)

Financials (13.89 %)

Industrials (13.22 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (89.38 %)

United States (5.50 %)

New Zealand (3.83 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.25 %


Key Summary

PLUS

EX20

Issuer

VanEck

BetaShares

Tracking index

Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD

Nasdaq Australia Completion Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.25 %

Price

$16.84

$21.79

Size

$338.253 million

$370.934 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/โ€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

3.07 %

3.56 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/05/2017

07/10/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

PLUS

EX20

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

22

Median incremental investment

$4,993.50

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$9,388.30

$3,584.46

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

PLUS

EX20

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

PLUS

EX20

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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