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Compare AQLT vs. VAE
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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | VAE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 57 | 531 |
Median incremental investment | $2,664.35 | $1,055.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,959.90 | $2,901.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | VAE | |
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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. The ETF currently has 394.67m in AUM and 39 holdings. 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. | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.95 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (7.61 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.81 %) Materials (12.58 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.50 %) | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | China (31.42 %) India (23.33 %) Taiwan (18.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | VAE | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $29.90 | $78.15 |
Size | $421.681 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 2.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | VAE | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 57 | 531 |
Median incremental investment | $2,664.35 | $1,055.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,959.90 | $2,901.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | VAE | |
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AQLT | VAE |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |