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Compare BNKS vs. XALG

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

BetaShares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF

ASX

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are BNKS and XALG. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNKS

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

1

Median incremental investment

$1,020.31

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$1,921.00

$1,012.61

Average age group

> 35

< 26


Key Summary

BNKS

XALG

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 %)

Alphinity Global Equity Fund - Active ETF (100 %)

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 %

0.75 %


Key Summary

BNKS

XALG

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

$8.50

$12.18

Size

$68.433 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

2.50 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

01/08/2016

16/01/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

BNKS

XALG

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

1

Median incremental investment

$1,020.31

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Daily

Median total investment

$1,921.00

$1,012.61

Average age group

> 35

< 26


Pros and Cons

BNKS

XALG

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

BNKS

XALG

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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