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Compare BEAR 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 Australian Equities Bear Complex ETF (BEAR) and the Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BEAR | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 83 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,893.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,647.24 | $2,054.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BEAR | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.35 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.21 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
BEAR | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $7.45 | $27.66 |
Size | $37.658 million | $1.096 billion |
10Y return | -56.74 % | 122.88 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.28 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/07/2012 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEAR | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 83 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,893.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,647.24 | $2,054.25 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEAR | QAU | |
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BEAR | QAU |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |