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Compare DIFF vs. MQEG

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF) and the Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF (MQEG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DIFF

MQEG

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

19

Median incremental investment

$0

$2,009.80

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$3,279.18

Average age group

N/A

> 35

Key Summary

DIFF

MQEG

Strategy

DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets.

MQEG.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of Global equities through securities listed, or expected to be listed, on global developed market exchanges

Top 3 holdings

Santos Finance Ltd. 6.88% (1.88 %)

Liberty Series 2025-2 4.7% (1.85 %)

Worley Financial Services Pty Ltd. 5.87% (1.84 %)

NVIDIA Corp (5.84 %)

Apple Inc (4.94 %)

Microsoft Corp (4.33 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (61.55 %)

Communication Services (15.64 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.16 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.82 %)

Japan (5.01 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.92 %)

Management fee

0 %

0.08 %

Key Summary

DIFF

MQEG

Issuer

Perpetual

Macquarie

Tracking index

MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Tobacco Net Dividends Reinvested Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0 %

0.08 %

Price

$10.11

$12.71

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.49 %

0.75 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

06/08/2025

14/05/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DIFF

MQEG

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

19

Median incremental investment

$0

$2,009.80

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$3,279.18

Average age group

N/A

> 35

Pros and Cons

DIFF

MQEG

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

DIFF

MQEG

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield