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Compare MOAT 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 Morningstar US 'Wide Moat' (MOAT) and the MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS) (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MOAT | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 522 | 1,283 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $858.17 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,422.99 | $3,414.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MOAT | QUAL | |
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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. | 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 | Salesforce Inc (3.26 %) Bristol-Myers Squibb Co (2.95 %) Autodesk Inc (2.90 %) | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.28 %) Microsoft Corp (5.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (23.89 %) Health Care (21.03 %) Information Technology (20.60 %) | Information Technology (42.60 %) Health Care (21.41 %) Communication Services (21.39 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.74 %) Netherlands (1.26 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
MOAT | QUAL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $134.03 | $58.87 |
Size | $1.007 billion | $6.842 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 261.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.81 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MOAT | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 522 | 1,283 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $858.17 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,422.99 | $3,414.46 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MOAT | QUAL | |
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MOAT | QUAL |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |