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Compare YMAX 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 Betashares Aus Top 20 Eqy Yield Max Complex ETF (YMAX) 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
YMAX | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,495.50 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,212.54 | $13,613.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
YMAX | PLUS | |
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Strategy | YMAX.AX was created on 2012-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 600.31m in AUM and 20 holdings. YMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of the 20 largest blue-chip shares listed on the ASX. YMAX.AX does not aim to track an index. | 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 396.8m in AUM and 154 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 | ANZ AU 07/17/25 C30 (0 %) ALL AU 07/17/25 C69 (0 %) AS51 07/17/25 C8700 (0 %) | Scentre Group Trust 1 (1.82 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.59 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.58 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (45.59 %) Materials (15.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.42 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.76 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
YMAX | PLUS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.76 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $7.87 | $17.29 |
Size | $599.044 million | $399.417 million |
10Y return | -23.96 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 8.39 % | 2.87 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/11/2012 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
YMAX | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,495.50 | $9,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,212.54 | $13,613.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
YMAX | PLUS | |
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YMAX | PLUS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |