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Compare RARI vs. BNKS

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

Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI) 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

RARI

BNKS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

19

Median incremental investment

$717.59

$1,107.92

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,142.00

$3,068.66

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

RARI

BNKS

Strategy

RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term.

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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (11.95 %)

CSL Ltd (4.81 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (4.80 %)

BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %)

CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (62.85 %)

Health Care (10.66 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.78 %)

Other (86.31 %)

Communication Services (33.49 %)

Financials (10.32 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.76 %)

New Zealand (1.24 %)

United States (34.16 %)

Canada (15.63 %)

Japan (8.37 %)

Management fee

0.45 %

0.57 %

Key Summary

RARI

BNKS

Issuer

Russell

BetaShares

Tracking index

Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD

Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.45 %

0.57 %

Price

$31.50

$9.53

Size

$460.824 million

$88.843 million

10Y return

28.26 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.76 %

2.35 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/04/2015

01/08/2016

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

RARI

BNKS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

19

Median incremental investment

$717.59

$1,107.92

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,142.00

$3,068.66

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

RARI

BNKS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

RARI

BNKS

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield