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Compare PLUS vs. XALG

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
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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 XALG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

PLUS

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

1

Median incremental investment

$7,493.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Daily

Median total investment

$13,314.84

$1,012.61

Average age group

> 35

< 26


Key Summary

PLUS

XALG

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 347.8m in AUM and 141 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.

XALG.AX was created on 2015-12-21 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark after costs and over rolling three-year periods.

Top 3 holdings

Telstra Group Ltd. (2.18 %)

Credit Agricole S.A. (1.75 %)

AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.74 %)

Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.32 %

0.75 %


Key Summary

PLUS

XALG

Issuer

VanEck

Alphinity

Tracking index

Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.75 %

Price

$16.96

$12.23

Size

$347.256 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

2.96 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/05/2017

16/01/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

PLUS

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

1

Median incremental investment

$7,493.50

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Daily

Median total investment

$13,314.84

$1,012.61

Average age group

> 35

< 26


Pros and Cons

PLUS

XALG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

PLUS

XALG

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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