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Compare QAU vs. IXJ
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 iShares Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 149 | 320 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.44 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,019.05 | $2,056.74 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | IXJ | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (100.19 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (98.99 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.18 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.03 %) AUD CASH (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.09 %) Switzerland (7.85 %) Denmark (5.19 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
QAU | IXJ | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $36.71 | $146.91 |
Size | $1.526 billion | $1.481 billion |
10Y return | 218.94 % | 113.14 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.38 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 149 | 320 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.44 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,019.05 | $2,056.74 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | IXJ | |
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QAU | IXJ |
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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 |