VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS) Review & Analysis
- −1.0% in September (total return), behind the median Australian bonds ETF at −0.4%.
- Investors withdrew a net $5.9m (-1.4% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $16.56, near its 12-month low (range $16.46 to $17.46).
About PLUS
PLUS is an Australian bonds ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since May 2017. With $403m under management it is number 23 of 59 Australian bonds ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.32% a year, about $32 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical Australian bonds ETF at 0.25%.
Its largest holdings are Ausnet Services Holdings Pty Ltd, Credit Agricole Sa and Enbw International Finance Bv, and the top 10 make up 10% of the fund. By sector it leans towards bonds & cash (100%).
Over five years it has returned +1.0% a year including distributions, against +1.0% for the median Australian bonds ETF. With its focus on bonds & fixed income, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.
PLUS distributions and dividend dates
PLUS pays distributions monthly, with payment about 16 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $0.07 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 2 November 2026 and paid on 17 November 2026. To receive it you need to own PLUS before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.6%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare PLUS with
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | −0.1% | −1.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.0% | +0.5% |
| Size | $403m | $1.9bn |
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | −0.1% | +4.3% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.0% | – |
| Size | $403m | $666m |
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.15% |
| 1 year | −0.1% | +1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.0% | +1.4% |
| Size | $403m | $525m |
| Fee | 0.32% | 0.28% |
| 1 year | −0.1% | +1.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | +1.0% | +1.8% |
| Size | $403m | $364m |
PLUS price by TradingView
| Stock Code | PLUS |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | Australian bonds |
| AUM | $403m |
| MER (%) | 0.32% |
| Net flows (Sep) | −$5.9m |
| Last Price | $16.56 |
| 52-Week Range | $16.46 – $17.46 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.12% |
| Listing Date | 11/05/2017 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | iBoxx AUD Corporates Yield Plus Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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