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Compare BNKS vs. QAU
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 Currency Hedged ETF (BNKS) and the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNKS | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.31 | $1,004.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,921.00 | $1,510.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BNKS | QAU | |
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Strategy | BNKS.AX was created on 2016-07-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. BNKS.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global banks (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (84.26 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (34.16 %) Canada (15.63 %) Japan (8.37 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
BNKS | QAU | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $8.50 | $21.58 |
Size | $68.433 million | $705.928 million |
10Y return | N/A | 71.82 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.50 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/08/2016 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNKS | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.31 | $1,004.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,921.00 | $1,510.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNKS | QAU | |
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BNKS | QAU |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |