Compare AU
Compare QAU vs. IXI
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 S&P Global 1200 Consumer Staples (IXI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | IXI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 38 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $2,224.58 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | IXI | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | IXI.AX was created on 2006-09-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on consumer staples equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Global 1200 Consumer Staples Sector Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global consumer staples companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES ET (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.21 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Other (99.92 %) Communication Services (0.08 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.00 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (12.09 %) Japan (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
QAU | IXI | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | S&P Global 1200 / Consumer Staples -SEC |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $22.14 | $98.87 |
Size | $692.105 million | $136.890 million |
10Y return | 71.36 % | 82.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 2.18 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | IXI | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 38 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $2,224.58 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | IXI | |
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QAU | IXI |
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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 |