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Compare MQAE vs. DIFF

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

Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF

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 MQAE and DIFF. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQAE

DIFF

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

20

0

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,534.70

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

MQAE

DIFF

Strategy

MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees).

DIFF.AX was created on 2025-08-07 by Perpetual. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Aims to provide regular income and consistent returns above the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods by investing in a diverse range of income generating assets.

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.59 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.09 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (4.33 %)

Perpetual Diversified Income Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.03 %

0 %

Key Summary

MQAE

DIFF

Issuer

Macquarie

Perpetual

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0 %

Price

$11.90

$10.13

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/โ€Šdividend yield (5Y)

0.90 %

0.80 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

06/08/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

DIFF

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

20

0

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,534.70

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

MQAE

DIFF

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

MQAE

DIFF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield