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Compare IJP 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 MSCI Japan ETF (IJP) 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
IJP | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 133 | 77 |
Median incremental investment | $1,076.52 | $903.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,002.12 | $2,352.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IJP | BNKS | |
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Strategy | IJP.AX was created on 1996-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Japan Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Japanese large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies. | 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 | MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC (4.06 %) TOYOTA MOTOR CORP (3.66 %) HITACHI LTD (2.86 %) | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) | Other (85.83 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (10.82 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (100.00 %) | United States (27.88 %) Canada (15.12 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (10.54 %) |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
IJP | BNKS | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Japan Index - AUD | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $136.46 | $13.52 |
Size | $1.617 billion | $191.404 million |
10Y return | 110.20 % | 154.61 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.31 % | 2.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 01/08/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IJP | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 133 | 77 |
Median incremental investment | $1,076.52 | $903.39 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,002.12 | $2,352.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IJP | BNKS | |
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IJP | 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 |