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Compare IACT vs. BNKS
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 iShares U.S. Factor Rotation Active ETF (IACT) and the Betashares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF (BNKS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IACT | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $4,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,724.80 | $1,807.07 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IACT | BNKS | |
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Strategy | IACT.AX was created on 2025-06-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with returns which exceed the performance of the U.S. large and mid-cap equity markets, before fees and expenses. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | iShares U.S. Equity Fac Rotation Act ETF (99.94 %) | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (85.83 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (10.82 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (34.16 %) Canada (15.63 %) Japan (8.37 %) | |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
IACT | BNKS | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $28.80 | $11.51 |
Size | $1.280 million | $122.581 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.31 % | 2.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/06/2025 | 01/08/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IACT | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 37 |
Median incremental investment | $4,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,724.80 | $1,807.07 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IACT | BNKS | |
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IACT | BNKS |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |