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Compare QUAL 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 VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) 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
QUAL | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,297 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $873.29 | $1,020.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,520.20 | $2,031.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | BNKS | |
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Strategy | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. | 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 | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.36 %) Apple Inc (5.18 %) Microsoft Corp (5.12 %) | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.09 %) Communication Services (23.22 %) Health Care (14.00 %) | Other (84.32 %) Communication Services (33.49 %) Financials (12.18 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (34.16 %) Canada (15.63 %) Japan (8.37 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | BNKS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $59.42 | $8.91 |
Size | $7.112 billion | $69.497 million |
10Y return | 251.60 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.35 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 01/08/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | BNKS | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,297 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $873.29 | $1,020.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,520.20 | $2,031.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | BNKS | |
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QUAL | BNKS |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |