βš”οΈ Head to head

NNUK vs NNWH: Which ETF Is Better?

A side-by-side comparison of fees, size, returns and holdings, using data to 30 September 2026.

It is a dead heat: 3 measures each. Which matters most depends on you.

The big difference is currency. NNWH is currency hedged, so its returns ignore moves in the Australian dollar. NNUK is unhedged: it does better when the dollar falls and worse when it rises.

The short answer

πŸ’ΈLower feeToo close to call
NNUK
1.10%
NNWH
1.10%
🏦Bigger fundNNUK wins
NNUK
$975m
NNWH
$249m

Bigger funds usually trade more cheaply and are less likely to close.

πŸ“ˆ1-year returnNNWH wins
NNUK
+23.2%
NNWH
+30.6%
πŸ“Š3-year returnToo close to call
NNUK
+21.1% a yr
NNWH
–
βš–οΈCheaper to tradeNNWH wins
NNUK
0.76%
NNWH
0.68%

A tighter gap between the buy and sell price.

NNUK vs NNWH side by side

NNUK leads on 3, NNWH on 3NNUKNanuk New World Fund Active ETFNNWHNanuk New World Fund (Currency Hedged) Active EFT
The basics
Index trackedSee the PDSSee the PDS
Fund managerNanukNanuk
Asset classInternational sharesInternational shares
ListedMar 2022Sep 2024
Cost and size
MERyearly fee, lower is better1.10%1.10%
AUMfund size$975mβœ“$249m
Net flows (Sep)new money in, last month$16mβœ“$2.1m
Bid/ask spreadtrading cost, lower is better0.76%0.68%βœ“
Total returns
1 month+1.8%βœ“βˆ’0.7%
1 year+23.2%+30.6%βœ“
3 years p.a.+21.1%–
5 years p.a.––
$10,000 invested
1 year ago$12,325$13,062βœ“
5 years ago––

βœ“ marks the better figure on each measure. Returns include distributions, to 30 September 2026.

NNUK vs NNWH price chart

Both ETFs on one chart as % change. Use the 1D to All buttons to change the period. Price only, so it leaves out distributions Β· TradingView

πŸ“ˆ Growth

What $10,000 invested is worth now

Only NNUK has a 3 years record: $10,000 then is worth $17,777 today.

NNUKNNWH$10,000 invested
$0k$5k$10k$15k$20k$12.3k$13.1k1 year agoNNWH +$737$17.8ktoo new3 years ago

Total returns to 30 September 2026, with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage. The price chart above leaves out distributions, so it can look worse. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

πŸ’Έ Cost

What the fees cost you

NNUK and NNWH charge the same fee, so fees make no difference between them.

NNUK charges 1.10% a yearNNWH charges 1.10% a year
🧾 Fees paid on $100,000Saving
5 years
NNUK
βˆ’$7,063
NNWH
βˆ’$7,063
Same cost
10 years
NNUK
βˆ’$19,313
NNWH
βˆ’$19,313
Same cost
20 years
NNUK
βˆ’$72,252
NNWH
βˆ’$72,252
Same cost

Total fees paid on a $100,000 investment, assuming a 7% a year return before fees. Illustration only: it ignores tax, brokerage and differences in returns.

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FAQs

Which is better, NNUK or NNWH?

It depends on what you need. On our numbers NNUK wins on 3 measures and NNWH on 3. NNUK is the larger fund at $975m vs $249m. NNWH has the better 1-year return: +30.6% vs +23.2%. NNWH has the tighter bid/ask spread (0.68%), so it is usually slightly cheaper to trade.

Which is cheaper, NNUK or NNWH?

NNUK charges 1.10% a year and NNWH charges 1.10% a year.

Can I hold both NNUK and NNWH?

You can, but check how much they overlap. NNUK is a international shares fund and NNWH is a international shares fund.

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General information only, not a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.