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Compare ESGI 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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) 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
ESGI | QAU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,240 | 201 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,010.32 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,075.63 | $1,675.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | QAU | |
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Strategy | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | ASML Holding NV (7.45 %) Applied Materials Inc (6.00 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (2.92 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (101.40 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (97.95 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.35 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) | |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | QAU | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $33.93 | $36.67 |
Size | $223.179 million | $1.498 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 172.44 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | QAU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,240 | 201 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,010.32 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,075.63 | $1,675.80 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | QAU | |
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ESGI | QAU |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |