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Compare MQAE vs. YMAX

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 Aus Top 20 Eqy Yield Max Complex ETF (YMAX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

MQAE

YMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

81

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$1,246.84

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,556.00

$3,313.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQAE

YMAX

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).

YMAX.AX was created on 2012-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. YMAX.AX aims to generate attractive quarterly income and reduce the volatility of portfolio returns by implementing an equity income investment strategy over a portfolio of the 20 largest blue-chip shares listed on the ASX. YMAX.AX does not aim to track an index.

Top 3 holdings

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.59 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.09 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (4.33 %)

ANZE AU 11/20/25 C37.51 (0 %)

ALL AU 11/20/25 C69 (0 %)

AS51 11/20/25 C9275 (0 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Financials (44.88 %)

Materials (16.70 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.57 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.03 %

0.76 %

Key Summary

MQAE

YMAX

Issuer

Macquarie

BetaShares

Tracking index

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

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.03 %

0.76 %

Price

$11.90

$7.45

Size

N/A

$621.147 million

10Y return

N/A

-19.46 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.90 %

8.34 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/05/2024

26/11/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQAE

YMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

20

81

Median incremental investment

$1,146.75

$1,246.84

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,556.00

$3,313.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQAE

YMAX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

MQAE

YMAX

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield