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Compare IXJ 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 iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ) 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
IXJ | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 351 | 201 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,004.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,815.10 | $1,491.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IXJ | QAU | |
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Strategy | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. IXJ.AX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global health care companies. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.10 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (99.81 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.98 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-98.80 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (71.77 %) Switzerland (9.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.59 %) | |
Management fee | 0.46 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
IXJ | QAU | |
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Issuer | iShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.46 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $129.90 | $36.25 |
Size | $1.294 billion | $1.517 billion |
10Y return | 90.30 % | 174.21 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.26 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/03/2009 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IXJ | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 351 | 201 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,004.22 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,815.10 | $1,491.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IXJ | QAU | |
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IXJ | QAU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |