The ETF Securities Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC) could be one to watch in November and in this short article, we’ll run through arguably the three most important factors to consider when you’re reviewing an ASX ETF.
What the ETF Securities ACDC ETF actually does
The ETFS ACDC ETF provides investors with passive exposure to the performance of companies involved in battery technology and lithium mining. ACDC adopts an equal weight strategy, meaning that it weights the shares within the portfolio equally – this is different from traditional index fund ETFs which invest more in the largest companies (as determined by market capitalisation).
Below $100m in FUM
The ETF Securities ACDC ETF had $18.02 million of money invested when we last pulled the monthly numbers. With a funds under management (FUM) or ‘market cap’ figure of less than $100 million, it’s important to consider if this ETF is still too small.
We say an ETF with more than $100 million invested is typically more sustainable than one with less than $100 million (at least). This is because if an ETF is too small, it may not be sustainable for an ETF issuer/provider, such as ETF Securities, to continue to operate it.
That said, there are exceptions to this rule of thumb, especially if the ETF issuer is committed to growing the ETF’s FUM to the point where it becomes profitable.
Don’t forget ACDC’s fees
ETF Securities charges investors a yearly management fee of 0.82% for the ACDC ETF. This means that if you invested $2,000 in ACDC for a full year, you could expect to pay management fees of around $16.40.
For context, the average management fee (MER) of all ETFs covered by Best ETFs Australia on our complete list of ASX ETFs is 0.51% or around $10.20 per $2,000 invested. Keep in mind, small changes in fees can make a big difference after 10 or 20 years.
What to do next
If you’re weighing up investing in the ACDC ETF, keep in mind that this is just a brief introduction. Indeed, before doing anything, take a look at our free ETF Securities ACDC report. And while you’re at it, consider searching our complete list of ASX ETFs for similar ETFs in the International shares sector to compare your options.
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