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Compare VDIF vs. BNDS
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (VDIF) and the Betashares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDIF | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 35 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $573.00 | $755.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,189.81 | $1,120.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDIF | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio. | BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (22.40 %) Vanguard FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.10 %) Vanguard International Crdt Secs Idx Hdg (8.70 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.11 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (1.66 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.47 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (51.66 %) United States (24.17 %) Japan (4.01 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
VDIF | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | 28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $53.41 | $23.10 |
Size | N/A | $840.607 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.73 % | 2.27 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDIF | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 35 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $573.00 | $755.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,189.81 | $1,120.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDIF | BNDS | |
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VDIF | BNDS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |