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Compare AQLT vs. VEQ
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 Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 57 | 211 |
Median incremental investment | $2,664.35 | $1,008.03 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,959.90 | $2,382.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | VEQ | |
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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. | VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.95 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (7.61 %) | Nestle SA (2.78 %) ASML Holding NV (2.40 %) Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.81 %) Materials (12.58 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.50 %) | Financials (17.53 %) Industrials (15.69 %) Health Care (14.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %) Switzerland (15.45 %) France (14.02 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | VEQ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $29.70 | $79.40 |
Size | $421.681 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 2.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 11/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | VEQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 57 | 211 |
Median incremental investment | $2,664.35 | $1,008.03 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,959.90 | $2,382.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | VEQ | |
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AQLT | VEQ |
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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 price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |