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Compare VNGS 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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS) 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
VNGS | PLUS | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $7,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $13,401.30 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | PLUS | |
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Strategy | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. | 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 370.3m in AUM and 147 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 | Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %) Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %) Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %) | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.10 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.68 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.67 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.56 %) Other (33.62 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | PLUS | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $3.14 | $17.05 |
Size | $27.944 million | $367.231 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 3.11 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | PLUS | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $7,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $13,401.30 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | PLUS | |
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VNGS | PLUS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |