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Compare MQAE vs. VDAL
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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE) and the Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF (VDAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MQAE | VDAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 135 |
Median incremental investment | $1,146.75 | $1,046.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,549.61 | $2,049.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MQAE | VDAL | |
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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). | VDAL.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.43 %) BHP Group Ltd (7.12 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.25 %) | Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (29.10 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl ETF (22.50 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl (Hdg) ETF (13.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (57.24 %) Materials (14.95 %) Health Care (9.85 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
MQAE | VDAL | |
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Issuer | Macquarie | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | 40% S&P/ASX 300 Index - 29.5% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 18% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 7% MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index - 5.5% MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $11.97 | $55.38 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.90 % | 1.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/05/2024 | 04/03/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQAE | VDAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 135 |
Median incremental investment | $1,146.75 | $1,046.05 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,549.61 | $2,049.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQAE | VDAL | |
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MQAE | VDAL |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |