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Compare VETH 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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) and the VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VETH | PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 798 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,375.80 | $9,574.83 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.33 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.85 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.85 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.46 %) New Zealand (1.54 %) | |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VETH | PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $68.26 | $17.19 |
Size | N/A | $328.685 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.73 % | 3.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 798 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,375.80 | $9,574.83 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | PLUS | |
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VETH | PLUS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |