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Compare FEMX 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 Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF (FEMX) 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
FEMX | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 116 | 87 |
Median incremental investment | $1,001.41 | $1,870.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,615.55 | $2,042.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FEMX | QAU | |
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Strategy | FEMX.AX was created on 2013-12-16 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index NR over the suggested minimum investment time period of seven years plus. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (6.97 %) HDFC Bank Ltd (6.08 %) Naspers Ltd Class N (4.57 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.35 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.21 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (37.48 %) Information Technology (17.04 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.16 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | India (24.10 %) China (17.96 %) Taiwan (13.38 %) | |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
FEMX | QAU | |
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Issuer | Fidelity | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $6.58 | $27.27 |
Size | $179.443 million | $1.112 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 120.45 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.59 % | 2.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/11/2018 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FEMX | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 116 | 87 |
Median incremental investment | $1,001.41 | $1,870.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,615.55 | $2,042.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FEMX | QAU | |
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FEMX | QAU |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |