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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 ETF - Currency Hedged (BNKS) and the Edge MSCI World Minimum Volatility (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 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,097.77 | $2,005.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,833.92 | $3,666.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BNKS | WVOL | |
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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. | WVOL.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 91.51m in AUM and 386 holdings. 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 | ||
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
BNKS | WVOL | |
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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 | $8.74 | $42.86 |
Size | $56.988 million | $89.893 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 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $1,097.77 | $2,005.19 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,833.92 | $3,666.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNKS | WVOL | |
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BNKS | WVOL |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |