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Compare BNKS vs. XALG
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 Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (XALG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BNKS | XALG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $903.39 | $751.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Daily |
Median total investment | $1,884.30 | $5,662.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
BNKS | XALG | |
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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. | XALG.AX was created on 2015-12-21 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform its benchmark after costs and over rolling three-year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) | NVIDIA Corp (6.78 %) Microsoft Corp (6.47 %) JPMorgan Chase & Co (4.85 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (85.83 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (10.82 %) | Information Technology (40.61 %) Financials (25.24 %) Communication Services (16.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (27.88 %) Canada (15.12 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (10.54 %) | United States (81.41 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (6.36 %) Taiwan (3.43 %) |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.75 % |
Key Summary
BNKS | XALG | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Alphinity |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.75 % |
Price | $11.77 | $9.89 |
Size | $153.339 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.26 % | 6.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/08/2016 | 16/01/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BNKS | XALG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $903.39 | $751.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Daily |
Median total investment | $1,884.30 | $5,662.03 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
BNKS | XALG | |
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BNKS | XALG |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |