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Compare PLUS vs. VACF
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 VACF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PLUS | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,388.30 | $3,206.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
PLUS | VACF | |
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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. | VACF.AX was created on 2014-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Corporate Fixed Interest Index Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (100 %) | Kommunalbanken AS 4.25 2025-07-16 (1.09 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.2 2028-05-02 (0.95 %) CPPIB Capital Inc. 4.45 2027-09-01 (0.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
PLUS | VACF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $16.89 | $51.30 |
Size | $338.253 million | $1.575 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual dividend/βdistribution yield (5Y) | 3.07 % | 2.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/05/2017 | 25/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PLUS | VACF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $2,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,388.30 | $3,206.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
PLUS | VACF | |
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PLUS | VACF |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |