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Compare QAU vs. EMKT
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 MSCI Emerging Markets Shares (EMKT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | EMKT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 156 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $1,028.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $3,300.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | EMKT | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | EMKT.AX was created on 2018-04-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMKT.AX) invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets listed securities with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified MultipleFactor Index (AUD) (EMKT.AX Index). |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (7.87 %) HCL Technologies Ltd (2.63 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.49 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Information Technology (60.12 %) Materials (12.51 %) Energy (9.56 %) |
Top 3 countries | India (23.86 %) Taiwan (23.66 %) China (21.17 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
QAU | EMKT | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $22.14 | $25.89 |
Size | $719.320 million | $180.349 million |
10Y return | 75.85 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 3.31 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 12/04/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | EMKT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 156 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $1,028.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $3,300.98 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
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QAU | EMKT |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |