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Compare BNKS vs. ICOR
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 iShares Core Corporate Bond ETF (ICOR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNKS | ICOR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,097.77 | $556.14 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,866.72 | $3,387.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
BNKS | ICOR | |
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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. | ICOR.AX was created on 2020-05-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) | NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD MTN RegS (1.44 %) LONSDALE FINANCE PTY LTD MTN RegS (1.39 %) AUSGRID FINANCE PTY LTD MTN (1.26 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (84.26 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Other (97.20 %) Communication Services (1.33 %) Utilities (0.68 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (34.16 %) Canada (15.63 %) Japan (8.37 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
BNKS | ICOR | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Credit (0+Y) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $8.74 | $95.41 |
Size | $56.988 million | $246.999 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.50 % | 2.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/08/2016 | 28/05/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNKS | ICOR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,097.77 | $556.14 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,866.72 | $3,387.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNKS | ICOR | |
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BNKS | ICOR |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |