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Compare QAU vs. FSML
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 Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (FSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | FSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 188 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.00 | $1,208.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,043.00 | $3,789.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | FSML | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | FSML.AX was created on 2020-02-20 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Index over the medium to long term. |
Top 3 holdings | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (99.62 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.75 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-98.37 %) | Greatland Resources Ltd (5.34 %) Gemlife Communities Group Stapled Units (1 Ord & 1 Unt - Gemlife Trusts) (4.18 %) Genesis Minerals Ltd (4.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Materials (32.29 %) Other (18.17 %) Energy (9.23 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (74.40 %) New Zealand (7.16 %) Canada (5.81 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.97 % |
Key Summary
QAU | FSML | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Firetraill |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.97 % |
Price | $40.70 | $2.13 |
Size | $1.690 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 207.87 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.38 % | 0.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 17/11/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | FSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 188 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,036.00 | $1,208.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,043.00 | $3,789.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | FSML | |
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QAU | FSML |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |