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Compare QAU vs. GGBL
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 Wealthbuilder Global Geared Complex ETF (GGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 200 | 135 |
Median incremental investment | $996.64 | $1,510.44 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,690.20 | $5,569.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | GGBL | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | GGBL.AX was created on 2025-09-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide geared exposure to the returns of a portfolio comprising the worlds largest developed market companies (ex Australia), based on free float-adjusted market capitalisation. There is no assurance or guarantee that the returns of the Fund will meet its investment objective. |
Top 3 holdings | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.88 %) | BETASHARES GLOBAL SHARES ETF (148.46 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (-48.46 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.60 %) Japan (6.38 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.60 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
QAU | GGBL | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0 % |
Price | $31.30 | $28.56 |
Size | $1.156 billion | $102.298 million |
10Y return | 135.87 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.42 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 29/09/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | GGBL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 200 | 135 |
Median incremental investment | $996.64 | $1,510.44 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,690.20 | $5,569.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | GGBL | |
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QAU | GGBL |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |