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Compare QAU vs. FAIR
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 BetaShares Australian Sustainability Leaders ETF (FAIR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | FAIR | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 1,104 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $750.03 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $1,543.53 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | FAIR | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | The fund aims to track the performance of the NASDAQ FUTURE AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS INDEX before considering fees, taxes, and other expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES SEP24 (0 %) SUNCORP GROUP LTD (4.66 %) COCHLEAR LTD (4.61 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Financials (20.29 %) Health Care (18.54 %) Information Technology (14.60 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (89.09 %) New Zealand (6.19 %) United States (4.72 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
QAU | FAIR | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | Nasdaq Future Australian Sustainability Leaders Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $21.58 | $21.29 |
Size | $705.928 million | $1.136 billion |
10Y return | 74.17 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 3.39 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 29/11/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | FAIR | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 1,104 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $750.03 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $1,543.53 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | FAIR | |
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QAU | FAIR |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |