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Compare DIFF 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 Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (DIFF) and the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
DIFF | QUAL | |
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Popularity | N/A | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1,425 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $3,350.66 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
DIFF | QUAL | |
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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. | 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 | Santos Finance Ltd. 6.88% (1.88 %) Liberty Series 2025-2 4.7% (1.85 %) Worley Financial Services Pty Ltd. 5.87% (1.84 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.25 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.73 %) Apple Inc (4.68 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (76.41 %) Switzerland (5.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.19 %) | |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
DIFF | QUAL | |
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Issuer | Perpetual | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $10.12 | $57.84 |
Size | N/A | $7.886 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 218.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.49 % | 2.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/08/2025 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DIFF | QUAL | |
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Popularity | N/A | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 1,425 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $3,350.66 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DIFF | QUAL | |
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DIFF | QUAL |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |