PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

PLUS.AX (VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF) and MONY.AX (VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - PLUS.AX is a Corporate Bonds fund tracking the VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus Index, while MONY.AX is a Money Market fund actively managed by VanEck. PLUS.AX is passively managed, while MONY.AX is actively managed. At a 0.31 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a A$10,000 investment in VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS.AX) and VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF (MONY.AX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

PLUS.AX

• 1D: -0.06%
• 1M: 0.03%
• 6M: 0.73%
• YTD: 1.09%
• 1Y: 1.55%
• 3Y*: 5.42%
• 5Y*: 1.00%
• 10Y*: —

MONY.AX

• 1D: -0.04%
• 1M: 0.32%
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
PLUS.AX VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF	1.21%
MONY.AX VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF	1.69%

Correlation

The correlation between PLUS.AX and MONY.AX is 0.31, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Feb 5, 2026	0.31

Return for Risk

PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

PLUS.AX

PLUS.AX Risk / Return Rank: 16
PLUS.AX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 18
PLUS.AX Sortino Ratio Rank: 16
PLUS.AX Omega Ratio Rank: 16
PLUS.AX Calmar Ratio Rank: 16
PLUS.AX Martin Ratio Rank: 15

MONY.AX

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF (PLUS.AX) and VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF (MONY.AX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	PLUS.AX	MONY.AX	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.41	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.61	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.07	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.39	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	0.84	—	—

Drawdowns

PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum PLUS.AX drawdown since its inception was -16.54%, which is greater than MONY.AX's maximum drawdown of -0.32%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PLUS.AX and MONY.AX.

Drawdown Indicators

	PLUS.AX	MONY.AX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-16.54%	-0.32%	-16.22%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-3.81%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-3.81%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-16.54%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.89%	-0.04%	-0.85%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.57%	-0.05%	-3.52%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	1.82%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	PLUS.AX	MONY.AX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	0.76%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	2.70%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	3.63%	0.94%	+2.69%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	5.27%	0.94%	+4.33%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	6.90%	0.94%	+5.96%

Dividends

PLUS.AX vs. MONY.AX - Dividend Comparison

PLUS.AX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.68%, more than MONY.AX's 1.48% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
MONY.AX VanEck Cash Plus Active ETF	1.48%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
PLUS.AX VanEck Australian Corporate Bond Plus ETF	3.68%	4.15%	3.44%	2.99%	3.06%	2.20%	2.42%	3.41%	2.57%	0.94%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both PLUS.AX and MONY.AX in my portfolio?

PLUS.AX and MONY.AX have a correlation of 0.31, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

What is the main difference between PLUS.AX and MONY.AX?

PLUS.AX is categorized as Corporate Bonds, while MONY.AX is Money Market.