PLUS vs HCRD - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PLUS and HCRD. HCRD has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, HCRD has the higher 3 years return at 7.2% a year, and HCRD offers the higher at 5.06%.

Lower fee

HCRD 0.29% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

HCRD 7.2% p.a.

Higher yield

HCRD 5.06%

Higher risk-adjusted

HCRD Sharpe 1.93 (3y)

Lower volatility

HCRD 1.5% (3y)

Larger fund

PLUS $404m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PLUS VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF	HCRD BetaShares Interest Rate Hedged Australian Grade Corporate Bond ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, AU	Bonds, AU
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$404m	$365m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.29%
Dividend yield	4.52%	5.06%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	40%	30%
Tax drag	2.41%	2.34%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0.2% net	4.2% net
3-year return	5.3% net	7.2% net
5-year return	1.3% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	3.5%	1.5%
Volatility (5y)	5.1%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.31	1.93
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

PLUS VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF

Low-cost: a 0.32% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.52% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 5 years (149th of 189).

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HCRD BetaShares Interest Rate Hedged Australian Grade Corporate Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 5.06% income yield.

Cheaper alternatives exist: ICOR, VACF, and CRED.

Full HCRD analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PLUS vs HCRD?

PLUS and HCRD are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. HCRD carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 3 years, HCRD has delivered the higher total return (7.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PLUS vs HCRD?

HCRD has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus PLUS 0.32%.

Which has performed higher - PLUS vs HCRD?

Over the past 3 years, HCRD has delivered the higher total return at 7.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

HCRD pays the higher at 5.06%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

PLUS is the larger fund by assets ($404m). 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.