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BetaShares Global Banks ETF - Currency Hedged

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Overview
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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 Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNKS

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

14

182

Median incremental investment

$1,097.77

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,866.72

$2,384.72

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

BNKS

VAF

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.

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %)

CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (84.26 %)

Communication Services (33.49 %)

Financials (12.31 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (34.16 %)

Canada (15.63 %)

Japan (8.37 %)

Management fee

0.57 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

BNKS

VAF

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.57 %

0.1 %

Price

$8.74

$45.86

Size

$56.988 million

$6.774 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.84 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.50 %

2.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

01/08/2016

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNKS

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

14

182

Median incremental investment

$1,097.77

$1,018.39

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,866.72

$2,384.72

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

BNKS

VAF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNKS

VAF

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

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