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Compare PLUS vs. VAS
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 VAS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PLUS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,388.30 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
PLUS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (100 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
PLUS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $16.84 | $102.28 |
Size | $338.253 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 46.28 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 3.07 % | 5.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/05/2017 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PLUS | VAS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 18,609 |
Median incremental investment | $4,993.50 | $1,002.95 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $9,388.30 | $2,863.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
PLUS | VAS | |
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Cons |
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PLUS | VAS |
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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 |