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Compare AQLT vs. IXJ
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) and the iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 107 | 301 |
Median incremental investment | $1,996.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,738.62 | $2,035.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | IXJ | |
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Strategy | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (5.99 %) BHP GROUP LTD (5.95 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) AUD CASH (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | United States (72.09 %) Switzerland (7.85 %) Denmark (5.19 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | IXJ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $34.05 | $145.81 |
Size | $807.280 million | $1.422 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 105.80 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.97 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 107 | 301 |
Median incremental investment | $1,996.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,738.62 | $2,035.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | IXJ | |
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AQLT | IXJ |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |