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STAX vs EXUS

Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF vs Nomura Focused International Core ETF

STAX

Nomura Tax-Free USA Short Term ETF

Annual cost

0.29%

Fund size

$6M

EXUS

Nomura Focused International Core ETF

Annual cost

0.59%

Fund size

$75M

Key differences

STAX is a fixed income ETF, while EXUS is an equity ETF. STAX charges 0.29% a year and EXUS 0.59%.

  • STAX is a fixed income fund, while EXUS is an equity fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • STAX covers North America; EXUS covers global markets excluding the US.
  • STAX costs 0.30% less per year.
  • EXUS is much larger than STAX. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.

Side-by-side comparison

STAXEXUS
Annual cost (TER)0.29%0.59%
Fund size (AUM)$6M$75M
Since20232025
Dividend yield3.23%
Asset classfixed incomeequity
Regionnorth americaglobal ex us
Strategyactive selectionactive selection
CAGR 1Y+4.0%N/A
CAGR 3YN/AN/A
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/AN/A
Volatility 1Y1.03%
Max drawdown-1.42%-15.28%

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