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Compare QAU vs. BEAR
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 S&P Aussie Bear 200 (geared) (BEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $1,175.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $2,270.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (47.09 %) BETASHARES AUS HIGH INTEREST ETF (29.63 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.38 % |
Key Summary
QAU | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.38 % |
Price | $22.14 | $7.67 |
Size | $692.105 million | $42.599 million |
10Y return | 71.36 % | -58.90 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 0.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 09/07/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | BEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $1,175.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $2,270.32 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | BEAR | |
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QAU | BEAR |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |