What to know about the BetaShares BNKS ETF
If you’re looking for an ETF made up entirely of global banks (ex-Australia), then BNKS provides a solution. This ETF tracks the Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index.
According to our most recent data, the BNKS ETF had $76.64 million of money invested. Given its funds under management (also known as FUM or ‘market cap’) is less than $100 million, you should consider if this ETF is still too small and if it is sustainable for the ETF issuer. At Best ETFs we say an ETF with more than $100 million invested is typically more sustainable than one with less than $100 million (at least). However, there are exceptions to this general rule, especially if the ETF issuer/provider is reputable and committed to growing the ETF’s FUM through effective marketing strategies and distribution to financial advisers.
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The Vaneck GRNV ETF – key points
For a diversified portfolio of sustainable Australian companies, the VanEck GRNV ETF may be of interest. This ETF focuses on Australian companies that have high environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, based on MSCI ESG Research. GRNV has been certified by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), as part of the Responsible Investment Certification Program.
With our numbers for July 2022, GRNV’s FUM stood at $95.87 million. Given it has less than $100 million invested, ask yourself (or your adviser) if the ETF is still too small (and if you should wait to buy into it). If you’re concerned the ETF might not be established enough, compare it alongside one of the other Index sector ETFs, using our full list of ETFs.
A look at the GRNV ETF fee load?
Vaneck, the ETF issuer, charges a yearly management fee of 0.35% for the GRNV ETF. Meaning, if you invest $2,000 for a full year from now you can expect to pay a management fee of around $7.00.
This management fee is below the average for all ETFs on our Best ETFs Australia list of ETFs. However, you might still be able to find a cheaper ETF for less.
Before rushing out and investing in the GRNV fund, consider searching our full ETF list to compare the fees and costs of another ETF side-by-side. Another idea might be using our website to get a free but comprehensive investment review on GRNV.
So how can you actually invest the GRNV ETF? By getting a free brokerage account with Pearler. If you join Pearler in the month of Jan 2024, with your free Pearler account you can buy the GRNV ETF and pay $0 in brokerage fees. All you have to do is buy and hold the ETF for 12 months.
You can invest as little as $500 in the GRNV ETF to take-up this offer. Sounds pretty good, right? To invest in GRNV for $0 brokerage, simply click here to visit Pearler’s website and sign up.
