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Compare MQYM vs. YMAX

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

Macquarie Global Yield Maximiser 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 Global Yield Maximiser Active ETF (MQYM) 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

MQYM

YMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

95

Median incremental investment

$6,972.06

$1,035.96

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$13,101.60

$3,247.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

MQYM

YMAX

Strategy

MQYM.AX was created on 2025-02-14 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to outperform the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index over the medium term (before fees) by investing in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, which are generally expected to be higher yielding than traditional fixed income investments.

YMAX.AX was created on 2012-11-22 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 682.27m in AUM and 20 holdings. 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

Verizon Communications Inc Cedear (1.39 %)

ALL AU 09/17/26 C65 (0 %)

ANZ AU 09/17/26 C38.5 (0 %)

AS51 09/17/26 C9175 (0 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (44.88 %)

Materials (16.70 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.57 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (53.96 %)

Australia (32.27 %)

Germany (8.92 %)

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.59 %

0.76 %

Key Summary

MQYM

YMAX

Issuer

Macquarie

BetaShares

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.59 %

0.76 %

Price

$49.52

$7.37

Size

N/A

$684.233 million

10Y return

N/A

-17.56 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.22 %

7.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/02/2025

26/11/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

MQYM

YMAX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

2

95

Median incremental investment

$6,972.06

$1,035.96

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$13,101.60

$3,247.20

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

MQYM

YMAX

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

MQYM

YMAX

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield