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Compare MOAT 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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) and the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MOAT | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 529 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,461.60 | $1,940.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MOAT | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | The key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (2.82 %) Alphabet Inc Class A (2.77 %) Corteva Inc (2.75 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.38 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.69 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-95.07 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (49.83 %) Other (23.89 %) Communication Services (20.56 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.74 %) Netherlands (1.26 %) | |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
MOAT | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $132.03 | $23.55 |
Size | $1.067 billion | $746.904 million |
10Y return | N/A | 75.35 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.59 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MOAT | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 529 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,461.60 | $1,940.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MOAT | QAU | |
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MOAT | QAU |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |