PLUS vs RCB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PLUS and RCB. RCB has the lower management fee at 0.28% a year, RCB has the higher 5 years return at 1.9% a year, and PLUS offers the higher at 4.52%.

Lower fee

RCB 0.28% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

RCB 1.9% p.a.

Higher yield

PLUS 4.52%

Higher risk-adjusted

PLUS Sharpe 0.31 (3y)

Lower volatility

RCB 3% (5y)

Larger fund

PLUS $404m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PLUS VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF	RCB Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	—
Tracks index	—	—
Categories	Bonds, AU	Bonds, AU
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$404m	$364m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.32%	0.28%
Dividend yield	4.52%	4.33%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	40%	30%
Tax drag	2.41%	2.11%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	0.2% net	0.7% net
3-year return	5.3% net	4% net
5-year return	1.3% net	1.9% net
10-year return	—	2.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	3.5%	2.2%
Volatility (5y)	5.1%	3%
Volatility (10y)	—	2.6%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	0.31	0.11
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.17
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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RCB Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF

Low-cost: a 0.28% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 4.33% income yield.

Has lagged most peers over 3 years (201st of 236).

Full RCB analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between PLUS vs RCB?

PLUS and RCB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. RCB carries the lower management fee (0.28%). Over 5 years, RCB has delivered the higher total return (1.9% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PLUS vs RCB?

RCB has the lower management fee at 0.28% a year, versus PLUS 0.32%.

Which has performed higher - PLUS vs RCB?

Over the past 5 years, RCB has delivered the higher total return at 1.9% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

PLUS pays the higher at 4.52%. 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.