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Compare ASIA vs. QUAL
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 MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS) (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ASIA | QUAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 920 | 1,280 |
Median incremental investment | $876.41 | $856.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,562.13 | $3,412.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | QUAL | |
|---|---|---|
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). | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.45 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (9.65 %) | Apple Inc (5.22 %) Microsoft Corp (4.98 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.91 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.60 %) Communication Services (12.13 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.58 %) | Information Technology (42.60 %) Health Care (21.41 %) Communication Services (21.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | QUAL | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $10.03 | $58.91 |
Size | $545.828 million | $6.842 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 260.97 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.53 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | QUAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 920 | 1,280 |
Median incremental investment | $876.41 | $856.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,562.13 | $3,412.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | QUAL | |
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Cons |
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ASIA | QUAL |
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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 |