BSUB vs MQSD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing BSUB and MQSD. BSUB has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, MQSD has the higher 1 year return at 5.6% a year, and MQSD offers the higher at 5.45%.

Lower fee

BSUB 0.29% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

MQSD 5.6% p.a.

Higher yield

MQSD 5.45%

Larger fund

MQSD $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	BSUB BetaShares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF	MQSD Macquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	—
Tracks index	Solactive Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt Select Index	—
Categories	AU	Bonds, AU, Active
Listed since	2022 (4 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$854m	$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.29%	0.29%
Dividend yield	4.83%	5.45%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	15%	30%
Tax drag	1.91%	2.46%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.1% net	5.6% net
3-year return	—	—
5-year return	—	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—
Volatility (5y)	—	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

BSUB BetaShares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.83% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: OZBD and VACF.

Full BSUB analysis →

MQSD Macquarie Subordinated Debt Active ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 5.45% income yield.

Full MQSD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BSUB vs MQSD?

BSUB and MQSD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BSUB carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 1 year, MQSD has delivered the higher total return (5.6% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - BSUB vs MQSD?

BSUB has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus MQSD 0.29%.

Which has performed higher - BSUB vs MQSD?

Over the past 1 year, MQSD has delivered the higher total return at 5.6% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MQSD pays the higher at 5.45%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MQSD is the larger fund by assets ($1.1bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.