BetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF vs Betashares Australian Composite Bond ETF
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Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
BetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF
BetaShares
Betashares Australian Composite Bond ETF
BetaShares
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations. General information only, not financial advice.
BNDS and OZBD are both Bonds ETFs: BNDS tracks the and OZBD tracks the Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Composite Bond Index. OZBD has the lower management fee (0.19% vs 0.42% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 7% (full holdings data). General information only, not financial advice.
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
BNDS charges 0.42% p.a. and OZBD charges 0.19% p.a.; the lower fee leads on cost.
BNDS manages $844.45M and OZBD manages $1.2B; the larger fund leads on scale, which can support tighter spreads.
BNDS holds 516 positions and OZBD holds 718; the fund with broader holdings leads on diversification.
BNDS distributes approximately 4.26% (Monthly) and OZBD approximately 4.41% (Monthly); the higher distribution yield leads on income.
Historical return data is not available for both funds, so this dimension is shown as neutral. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions. General information only.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data. General information only.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures. General information only.
BNDS top holdings
OZBD top holdings
Sector weights for BNDS and OZBDare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
BNDS sectors
OZBD sectors
Geographic weights for BNDSare approximate, inferred from the fund's category. General information only.
BNDS geography
OZBD geography
BNDS scores 7.1/10 and OZBD scores 8.4/10 on this comparison. OZBD has the higher overall comparison score.
BNDS may suit investors who: investors seeking broad market exposure.
OZBD may suit investors who: investors seeking broad market exposure.
BNDS and OZBD have approximately 7% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap. General information only, not financial advice.
OZBD has the lower management fee. BNDS charges 0.42% per year ($42 per year on a $10,000 investment) and OZBD charges 0.19% per year ($19 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $23 per year per $10,000 invested. General information only, not financial advice.
BNDS (BetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF) manages approximately $844.45M and OZBD (Betashares Australian Composite Bond ETF) manages approximately $1.2B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee. General information only, not financial advice.
You can hold both, but with approximately 7% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives. General information only, not financial advice.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. BNDS charges 0.42% and OZBD charges 0.19%, so OZBD has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 7% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination. General information only, not financial advice.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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