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Compare BNKS vs. XASG

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, 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 Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF (XASG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

BNKS

XASG

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

63

0

Median incremental investment

$903.39

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,927.20

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

BNKS

XASG

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.

XASG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of leading global sustainable companies, which are aligned with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with strong ESG characteristics.

Top 3 holdings

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %)

BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %)

CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %)

NVIDIA Corp (6.56 %)

Microsoft Corp (6.44 %)

AstraZeneca PLC (4.44 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (85.83 %)

Communication Services (33.49 %)

Financials (10.82 %)

Information Technology (50.71 %)

Financials (18.80 %)

Health Care (15.55 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (27.88 %)

Canada (15.12 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (10.54 %)

United States (82.16 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.23 %)

Singapore (4.01 %)

Management fee

0.57 %

0.75 %

Key Summary

BNKS

XASG

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

$11.63

$6.23

Size

$154.234 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.26 %

2.51 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

01/08/2016

16/01/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

BNKS

XASG

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

63

0

Median incremental investment

$903.39

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,927.20

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

BNKS

XASG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

BNKS

XASG

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