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Compare GGUS vs. WCMQ
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 WCM Quality Global Growth Fund (Quoted Managed Fund) (WCMQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GGUS | WCMQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $1,006.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,918.34 | $1,482.04 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GGUS | WCMQ | |
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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. | WCMQ.AX was created on 2018-09-03 by WCM. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To exceed the benchmark MSCI All Country World Index ex-Australia before taxes and fees over rolling three-year time periods, and to experience lower volatility than the benchmark. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES CORE S&P 500 ETF (216.81 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.01 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-209.83 %) | AppLovin Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A (6.22 %) GE Aerospace (4.72 %) Amazon.com Inc (4.70 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.88 %) Communication Services (16.12 %) | Information Technology (31.52 %) Other (17.50 %) Health Care (17.32 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | United States (71.21 %) Canada (4.84 %) Denmark (4.43 %) |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 1.25 % |
Key Summary
GGUS | WCMQ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | WCM |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.8 % | 1.25 % |
Price | $46.87 | $10.86 |
Size | $268.767 million | $383.482 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 3.86 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 18/08/2015 | 03/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GGUS | WCMQ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,024.50 | $1,006.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,918.34 | $1,482.04 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GGUS | WCMQ | |
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GGUS | WCMQ |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |