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Compare MKAX 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 Montaka Global Extension Fund - Complex ETF (MKAX) 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
MKAX | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 149 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $1,121.44 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $2,019.05 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MKAX | QAU | |
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Strategy | MKAX.AX was created on 2020-06-24 by Montaka. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to provide Unitholders with long term capital growth, with a focus on managing downside risk. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares (16.20 %) Amazon.com Inc (15.25 %) Blackstone Inc (14.34 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (100.19 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (98.99 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.18 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (30.27 %) Information Technology (27.44 %) Consumer Discretionary (21.33 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
MKAX | QAU | |
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Issuer | Montaka | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.25 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $3.75 | $36.71 |
Size | N/A | $1.526 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 218.94 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.64 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 23/06/2020 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MKAX | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 149 |
Median incremental investment | $4,990.50 | $1,121.44 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,558.40 | $2,019.05 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MKAX | QAU | |
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MKAX | QAU |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |