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Compare AQLT vs. VTS
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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 109 | 3,296 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $1,293.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,683.84 | $5,589.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | VTS | |
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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. | Vanguard U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (6.04 %) WESFARMERS LTD (5.94 %) | Apple Inc. (5.56 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) | Information Technology (25.02 %) Health Care (15.04 %) Financials (10.84 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.25 %) Canada (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.03 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | VTS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.03 % |
Price | $33.41 | $502.00 |
Size | $826.687 million | $564.698 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 237.84 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.97 % | 1.19 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | VTS | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 109 | 3,296 |
Median incremental investment | $1,993.50 | $1,293.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,683.84 | $5,589.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | VTS | |
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AQLT | VTS |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |