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Compare HQLT vs. QUAL
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 Betashares Global Quality Leaders Currency Hedged ETF (HQLT) and the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HQLT | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 7 | 1,395 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.47 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,319.40 | $3,732.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HQLT | QUAL | |
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Strategy | HQLT.AX was created on 2020-06-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index AUD Hedged (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | NZD - NEW ZEALAND DOLLAR (0 %) APPLIED MATERIALS INC (2.60 %) ASML HOLDING NV (2.48 %) | NVIDIA Corp (6.13 %) Apple Inc (5.68 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.21 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (32.16 %) Information Technology (27.22 %) Industrials (11.08 %) | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.90 %) Japan (10.44 %) Switzerland (4.83 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
HQLT | QUAL | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.38 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $33.26 | $62.21 |
Size | $119.982 million | $7.945 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 215.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.20 % | 2.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/06/2020 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HQLT | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 7 | 1,395 |
Median incremental investment | $1,047.47 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,319.40 | $3,732.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HQLT | QUAL | |
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HQLT | QUAL |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |