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Compare PLUS vs. QHSM
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 VanEck MSCI Intl SML Comp Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF (QHSM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PLUS | QHSM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $7,500.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $9,452.29 | $19,642.23 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
PLUS | QHSM | |
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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. | QHSM.AX was created on 2023-11-07 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. QHSM.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth securities with returns hedged into Australian dollars. QHSM.AX aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.33 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.85 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.85 %) | VanEck MSCI Intl Sm Com Qual ETF (100.58 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.62 % |
Key Summary
PLUS | QHSM | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.62 % |
Price | $16.97 | $31.63 |
Size | $328.685 million | $223.381 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.07 % | 0.66 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/05/2017 | 08/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PLUS | QHSM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $7,500.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $9,452.29 | $19,642.23 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
PLUS | QHSM | |
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PLUS | QHSM |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |