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Compare SEMI vs. PLUS
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 SEMI and PLUS. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SEMI | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 693 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $912.27 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,683.45 | $13,487.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SEMI | PLUS | |
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Strategy | The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Broadcom Inc (9.65 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.63 %) NVIDIA Corp (9.62 %) | VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (100.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.04 %) Taiwan (14.33 %) Netherlands (9.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
SEMI | PLUS | |
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Issuer | Global X | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $22.88 | $17.12 |
Size | $470.884 million | $406.732 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.14 % | 2.92 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/08/2021 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SEMI | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 693 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $912.27 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,683.45 | $13,487.76 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SEMI | PLUS | |
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SEMI | PLUS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |