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Compare QAU vs. ASAO
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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | ASAO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
QAU | ASAO | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (13.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.84 %) Samsung Electncs Co (3.94 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Information Technology (35.19 %) Financials (18.83 %) Communication Services (17.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (30.35 %) India (23.09 %) Taiwan (21.16 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.18 % |
Key Summary
QAU | ASAO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | abrdn |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | MSCI AC Asia ex JP |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.18 % |
Price | $21.58 | $1.155 |
Size | $705.928 million | N/A |
10Y return | 71.82 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 0.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 18/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | ASAO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
QAU | ASAO | |
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QAU | ASAO |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |