On the ASX, the BetaShares British Pound ETF (ASX: POU) and SPDR S&P Global Dividend Fund ETF (ASX: WDIV) might be worth digging into in 2021.
What to know about the BetaShares POU ETF
The BetaShares POU ETF provides investors with exposure to the performance of the British pound relative to the Australian dollar.
According to our most recent data, the POU ETF had $14.13 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 SPDR WDIV ETF – key points
WDIV invests in shares of global companies that have a strong track record for paying dividends to their investors (i.e. they have paid a dividend for at least 10 years in a row).
With our numbers for December 2020, WDIV’s FUM stood at $270.41 million. Since the WDIV’s FUM is over $100 million, our investing team would say the ETF has met our minimum criteria for the total amount invested, otherwise known as FUM. A very sustainable ETF in the Yield/income sector should be able to scale well and become profitable for the ETF issuer.
Are the fees for the WDIV ETF bad?
SPDR, the ETF issuer, charges a yearly management fee of 0.50% for the WDIV ETF. Meaning, if you invested $2,000 for a full 12-month period you could expect to pay a base management fee of around $10.00.
The management fee is above the average for all ETFs on our list of ASX ETFs, but keep in mind the ETF may be able to justify the higher price tag with superior performance over time.
Before rushing out and investing in the WDIV 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 WDIV.
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