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Compare PLUS vs. RDV

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, 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 Russell Investments High Dividend Australian Shares ETF (RDV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

PLUS

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

26

Median incremental investment

$9,993.50

$573.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$13,519.20

$1,582.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

PLUS

RDV

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.

RDV.AX was created on 2010-05-11 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia High Dividend Index over the long term.

Top 3 holdings

Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.76 %)

AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.69 %)

Credit Agricole S.A. (1.61 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (8.11 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (5.23 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (5.11 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (63.71 %)

Materials (12.17 %)

Communication Services (8.28 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.57 %)

China (0.43 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.34 %

Key Summary

PLUS

RDV

Issuer

VanEck

Russell

Tracking index

Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD

Russell Australia High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.34 %

Price

$17.22

$35.28

Size

$406.906 million

$306.801 million

10Y return

N/A

25.82 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.92 %

4.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/05/2017

14/05/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

PLUS

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

26

Median incremental investment

$9,993.50

$573.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$13,519.20

$1,582.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

PLUS

RDV

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

PLUS

RDV

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield