Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd and BHP Group Ltd are both popular with Aussie investors, but their profiles couldn't be more different.
Washington H Soul Pattinson ("Soul Patts") is one of Australia's oldest listed investment companies, having started out in pharmacies but now a diversified investment house.
After merging with Brickworks in 2025, Brickworks is now part of the group, further boosting its diversification.
BHP is a global mining powerhouse, best known for producing iron ore, copper, coal and other commodities.
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Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Ltd and BHP Group Ltd are both popular with Aussie investors, but their profiles couldn't be more different. Let's dig into how these two stack up and which might be a smoother way in for share market newcomers.
Washington H Soul Pattinson ("Soul Patts") is one of Australia's oldest listed investment companies, having started out in pharmacies but now a diversified investment house. Its portfolio covers listed stocks, private companies, real assets, and more. After merging with Brickworks in 2025, Brickworks is now part of the group, further boosting its diversification.
Soul Patts has a reputation for steady returns and aims to deliver both capital growth and increasing dividends.
BHP is a global mining powerhouse, best known for producing iron ore, copper, coal and other commodities. BHP's profits—and share price—are tied closely to global commodity prices, so it's naturally a bit more volatile than your typical diversified investment company.
In short, BHP is a way to gain exposure to global mining and commodities, with the kind of scale and profitability that few can match on the ASX.
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