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Compare GGUS 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 S&P US 500 (geared) (GGUS) and the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,004.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,942.52 | $1,564.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | QAU | |
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Strategy | GGUS.AX was created on 2015-08-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund provides investors with a simple way to obtain a cost-effective geared exposure to the returns of the U.S. sharemarket, hedged to Australian Dollars. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | QAU | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $47.46 | $22.35 |
Size | $268.767 million | $692.105 million |
10Y return | N/A | 72.99 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.25 | $1,004.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,942.52 | $1,564.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | QAU | |
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GGUS | QAU |
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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 |