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Compare MQAE vs. SMLL

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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE) and the Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQAE

SMLL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

19

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$2,011.93

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,487.84

$5,445.06

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQAE

SMLL

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).

SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies.

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.59 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.09 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (4.33 %)

SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %)

PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.49 %)

GENESIS MINERALS LTD (4.25 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Materials (32.78 %)

Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %)

Real Estate (11.77 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.15 %)

China (1.85 %)

Management fee

0.03 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

MQAE

SMLL

Issuer

Macquarie

BetaShares

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0.39 %

Price

$11.68

$4.53

Size

N/A

$321.167 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.90 %

4.25 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

11/04/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

SMLL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

19

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$2,011.93

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,487.84

$5,445.06

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQAE

SMLL

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

MQAE

SMLL

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield