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Compare ESGI vs. AQLT
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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ESGI | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,239 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,655.60 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,122.88 | $5,617.79 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | AQLT | |
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Strategy | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1163.34m in AUM and 39 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (7.36 %) Applied Materials Inc (6.07 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (3.44 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.55 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.69 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | AQLT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $34.67 | $33.34 |
Size | $226.809 million | $1.172 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,239 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,655.60 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,122.88 | $5,617.79 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | AQLT | |
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ESGI | AQLT |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |