SUBD vs BSUB - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing SUBD and BSUB. SUBD has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, SUBD has the higher 1 year return at 5.2% a year, and SUBD offers the higher at 5.42%.

Lower fee

SUBD 0.29% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

SUBD 5.2% p.a.

Higher yield

SUBD 5.42%

Larger fund

SUBD $4bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	SUBD VanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF	BSUB BetaShares Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt ETF
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	Solactive Australian Major Bank Subordinated Debt Select Index
Categories	Bonds, AU	AU
Listed since	—	2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$4bn	$854m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.29%	0.29%
Dividend yield	5.42%	4.83%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	20%	15%
Tax drag	2.21%	1.91%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	5.2% net	5.1% net
3-year return	6.2% net	—
5-year return	4.8% net	—
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	0.8%	—
Volatility (5y)	1.3%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	2.32	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	1.22	—
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

SUBD VanEck Australian Subordinated Debt ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
Pays a useful 5.42% income yield.

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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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between SUBD vs BSUB?

SUBD and BSUB are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. SUBD carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 1 year, SUBD has delivered the higher total return (5.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - SUBD vs BSUB?

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

Which has performed higher - SUBD vs BSUB?

Over the past 1 year, SUBD has delivered the higher total return at 5.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

SUBD pays the higher at 5.42%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

SUBD is the larger fund by assets ($4bn). 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.