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Compare PLUS vs. VDAL
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 VDAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
PLUS | VDAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 116 |
Median incremental investment | $9,993.50 | $1,043.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $13,550.64 | $2,073.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
PLUS | VDAL | |
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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. The ETF currently has 408.38m in AUM and 159 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. | VDAL.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (100 %) | Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (29.10 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl ETF (22.50 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl (Hdg) ETF (13.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
PLUS | VDAL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | 40% S&P/ASX 300 Index - 29.5% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 18% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 7% MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index - 5.5% MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $17.24 | $55.30 |
Size | $406.133 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | 2.89 % | 1.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/05/2017 | 04/03/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
PLUS | VDAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3 | 116 |
Median incremental investment | $9,993.50 | $1,043.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $13,550.64 | $2,073.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
PLUS | VDAL | |
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PLUS | VDAL |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |