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Compare BNKS vs. CURE
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the BetaShares Global Banks ETF - Currency Hedged (BNKS) and the S&P US Biotech (CURE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNKS | CURE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 83 |
Median incremental investment | $1,097.77 | $619.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,860.16 | $1,461.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BNKS | CURE | |
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Strategy | BNKS.AX was created on 2016-07-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. BNKS.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global banks (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. | CURE.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) | Natera Inc (3.33 %) Incyte Corp (2.95 %) Gilead Sciences Inc (2.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (84.26 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (10.24 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (34.16 %) Canada (15.63 %) Japan (8.37 %) | United States (97.17 %) Switzerland (1.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1.16 %) |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
BNKS | CURE | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Global X |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD | S&P Biotechnology Select Industry |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $8.67 | $52.32 |
Size | $56.988 million | $36.301 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.50 % | 4.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/08/2016 | 12/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNKS | CURE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 83 |
Median incremental investment | $1,097.77 | $619.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,860.16 | $1,461.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNKS | CURE | |
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BNKS | CURE |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |