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Compare QAU vs. EIGA
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 Aussie Dividends (EIGA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | EIGA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $599.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,551.90 | $1,509.26 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | EIGA | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | EIGA.AX was created on 2018-05-07 by Perennial. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to provide investors with an attractive level of tax effective income, paid via monthly distributions. The Fund aims to provide a gross yield, adjusted for applicable franking credits, above that provided by the S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index (Tax-Exempt). |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | BHP Group Ltd (13.12 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (6.19 %) CSL Ltd (6.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Materials (36.73 %) Financials (26.98 %) Health Care (10.75 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.92 %) United States (2.08 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
QAU | EIGA | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Perennial |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | S&P/ASX 300 Franking Credit Adjusted Daily Total Return Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $22.17 | $3.91 |
Size | $692.105 million | N/A |
10Y return | 71.86 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 6.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 07/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | EIGA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $599.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,551.90 | $1,509.26 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | EIGA | |
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QAU | EIGA |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |