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Compare MVE vs. QAU
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 VanEck S&P/ASX Midcap ETF (MVE) and the Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MVE | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 48 | 186 |
Median incremental investment | $847.86 | $1,053.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,761.15 | $2,034.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MVE | QAU | |
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Strategy | MVE.AX was created on 2013-10-14 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on mid cap equity. The Fund is designed to capture the performance of the 50 midcap companies listed on ASX having Market Capitalisation ranking from 51 to 100. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | PLS Group Ltd (4.34 %) ALS Ltd (3.73 %) Orica Ltd (3.26 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.83 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (97.85 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-97.68 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (20.27 %) Consumer Discretionary (20.22 %) Real Estate (18.54 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (87.98 %) United States (6.16 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (2.27 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
MVE | QAU | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Midcap 50 Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $43.99 | $40.68 |
Size | $486.366 million | $1.699 billion |
10Y return | 174.08 % | 207.25 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.80 % | 2.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 16/10/2013 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MVE | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 48 | 186 |
Median incremental investment | $847.86 | $1,053.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,761.15 | $2,034.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MVE | QAU | |
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MVE | QAU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |