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Compare QAU vs. EXUS
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 Currency Hedged ETF (QAU) and the Betashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | EXUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 149 | 78 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.44 | $2,370.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,019.05 | $3,078.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | EXUS | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (100.19 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (98.99 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.18 %) | ASML HOLDING NV (2.22 %) ROCHE HOLDING AG (1.32 %) HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (1.26 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
QAU | EXUS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0 % |
Price | $36.71 | $37.09 |
Size | $1.526 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 218.94 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.38 % | 0.10 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 09/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | EXUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 149 | 78 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.44 | $2,370.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,019.05 | $3,078.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | EXUS | |
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QAU | EXUS |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |