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Compare AQLT vs. VGAD
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 62 | 514 |
Median incremental investment | $2,393.50 | $2,030.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,173.16 | $8,656.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | VGAD | |
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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 446.41m 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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.83 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (7.48 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.52 %) Materials (12.37 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.55 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $31.28 | $103.81 |
Size | $445.752 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 89.37 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 62 | 514 |
Median incremental investment | $2,393.50 | $2,030.74 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,173.16 | $8,656.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | VGAD | |
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AQLT | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |