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Compare KSM vs. QFN

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

K2 Australian Small Cap Fund (Hedge Fund)

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are KSM and QFN. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

KSM

QFN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

23

Median incremental investment

$1,004.26

$536.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$885.92

$2,056.25

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

KSM

QFN

Strategy

KSM.AX was created on 2013-12-01 by K2. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the Long-Term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles

QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts.

Top 3 holdings

K2 Australian Small Cap Fund (Hedge Fund) (100 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (29.78 %)

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (15.53 %)

WESTPAC BANKING CORP (13.12 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (99.61 %)

Communication Services (2.56 %)

Other (0.39 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (99.69 %)

United States (0.31 %)

Management fee

1.31 %

0.34 %


Key Summary

KSM

QFN

Issuer

K2

BetaShares

Tracking index

Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.31 %

0.34 %

Price

$2.26

$16.45

Size

N/A

$93.399 million

10Y return

N/A

39.29 %

Annual dividend/โ€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

0.21 %

5.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

15/12/2015

15/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

KSM

QFN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

23

Median incremental investment

$1,004.26

$536.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$885.92

$2,056.25

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

KSM

QFN

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

KSM

QFN

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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