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Compare BNKS vs. WVOL
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 iShares MSCI World Ex Aust Minimum Volatility ETF (WVOL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNKS | WVOL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.31 | $2,005.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,921.00 | $3,608.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BNKS | WVOL | |
|---|---|---|
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. | WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) | T MOBILE US INC (1.53 %) JOHNSON & JOHNSON (1.18 %) BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CLASS B (1.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (84.26 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Information Technology (20.14 %) Health Care (16.42 %) Consumer Staples (10.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (34.16 %) Canada (15.63 %) Japan (8.37 %) | United States (66.44 %) Japan (10.77 %) Canada (4.58 %) |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
BNKS | WVOL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD | MSCI World Minimum Volatility (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $8.50 | $42.21 |
Size | $68.433 million | $83.110 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.50 % | 2.71 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/08/2016 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNKS | WVOL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,020.31 | $2,005.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,921.00 | $3,608.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNKS | WVOL | |
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Cons |
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BNKS | WVOL |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |