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Compare ISEC 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 iShares Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC) 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
ISEC | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,096.75 | $7,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,059.24 | $13,432.74 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | PLUS | |
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Strategy | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 289.71m in AUM and 19 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. | 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 | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (12.94 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (6.91 %) BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA (SYDNEY BRANCH (4.65 %) | Telstra Group Ltd. (2.10 %) AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd. (1.68 %) Credit Agricole S.A. (1.67 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | PLUS | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | Markit iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $100.88 | $17.09 |
Size | $286.912 million | $367.231 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.28 % | 3.11 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 11/05/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | PLUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,096.75 | $7,493.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,059.24 | $13,432.74 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | PLUS | |
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ISEC | PLUS |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |