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Compare AQLT vs. VGS
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 ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 14,591 |
Median incremental investment | $2,193.50 | $1,061.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,315.61 | $3,567.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | VGS | |
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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. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.83 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (7.48 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.12 %) Materials (12.41 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.53 %) | 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 (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | VGS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $31.83 | $136.91 |
Size | $463.114 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 143.53 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 14,591 |
Median incremental investment | $2,193.50 | $1,061.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,315.61 | $3,567.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | VGS | |
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AQLT | VGS |
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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 |