Compare AU
Compare QAU vs. FLOT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are QAU and FLOT. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | FLOT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $2,169.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $12,594.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | FLOT | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | FLOT.AX was created on 2017-07-05 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF invests in a diversified portfolio of Australian dollar denominated floating rate bonds with the aim of providing investment returns (before management costs) that closely track the returns of the Bloomberg AusBond Credit FRN 0+ Yr Index. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | VanEck Australian Floating Rate ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
QAU | FLOT | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | Bloomberg AusBond Credit FRN 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $21.58 | $24.99 |
Size | $705.928 million | $746.843 million |
10Y return | 74.17 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 2.60 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 07/07/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | FLOT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 50 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $2,169.28 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,510.60 | $12,594.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | FLOT | |
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QAU | FLOT |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |