Betashares Global Banks Currency Hedged ETF
BetaShares · Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Banks Hedged AUD Index · Since 2015
Annual fee
0.57%
$57/year per $10,000
Fund size
$187M
AUD
Dividend yield
5.4%
Semi-annually · approx. as at Q3 2026
Holdings
60
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~December 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
BNKS gives you concentrated exposure to global banking giants, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, HSBC, and BNP Paribas. Banks generally benefit from higher interest rate environments and can face pressure when credit losses rise or rates fall sharply. BNKS is currency hedged, removing AUD/USD movements. Australian investors should note that VAS already has approximately 32% financials exposure, adding BNKS on top creates meaningful bank concentration across a portfolio.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
Watch out for
| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 8.0% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 6.4% |
| Royal Bank Of Canada | 5.4% |
| Hsbc Holdings Plc | 5.1% |
| Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group | 4.6% |
| Citigroup Inc. | 4.0% |
| Wells Fargo & Company | 3.9% |
| Toronto-Dominion Bank/The | 3.7% |
| Banco Santander Sa | 3.3% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Grou | 2.9% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financials | 99.6% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 26.5% |
| Canada | 15.6% |
| Britain | 10.4% |
| Japan | 10.2% |
| Spain | 7.1% |
| Singapore | 4.7% |
| Other / cash | 25.5% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q3 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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BNKS gives you concentrated exposure to global banking giants, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, HSBC, and BNP Paribas.
BNKS's annual management fee is 0.57% p.a. ($57 per $10,000 invested).
BNKS pays distributions semi-annually. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.