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Compare ASIA vs. QAU
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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) and the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASIA | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 936 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $928.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,704.99 | $1,940.54 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | QAU | |
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Strategy | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (exclusing Japan). | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.81 %) ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD (9.26 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (8.97 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.38 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.69 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-95.07 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (77.76 %) Communication Services (12.21 %) Consumer Discretionary (9.30 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) | |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | QAU | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $10.77 | $23.55 |
Size | $560.703 million | $746.904 million |
10Y return | N/A | 75.35 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 936 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $928.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,704.99 | $1,940.54 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | QAU | |
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ASIA | QAU |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |