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Compare QAU vs. ACDC
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 BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU) and the Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ACDC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | ACDC | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 2,323 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $802.32 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $1,310.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | ACDC | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | The Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC) seeks to track the performance of The Solactive Global Lithium Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index invests in companies involved in the lithium business. This includes companies involved in all aspects of lithium, from mining and refining the metal, to producing batteries and Electric Vehicles (EVs). |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | Tesla Inc (5.48 %) Eos Energy Enterprises Inc Ordinary Shares Class A (4.70 %) Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd (3.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Consumer Discretionary (44.06 %) Industrials (38.02 %) Information Technology (17.92 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (23.82 %) United States (18.30 %) Korea (13.38 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
QAU | ACDC | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Global X |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $21.58 | $87.37 |
Size | $705.928 million | $511.858 million |
10Y return | 74.17 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 4.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 03/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | ACDC | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 2,323 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $802.32 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $1,310.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | ACDC | |
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QAU | ACDC |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |