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Compare QAU vs. MHG
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 Magellan Global Eq Fund (Currencyhdg) - Active ETF (MHG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | MHG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 187 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,053.50 | $1,494.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,051.50 | $3,947.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | MHG | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | MHG.AX was created on 2015-08-04 by Magellan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve attractive risk-adjusted investment returns over the medium to long-term, While reducing the risk of permanent capital loss. |
Top 3 holdings | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (101.30 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.81 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-101.10 %) | Amazon.com Inc (8.05 %) Microsoft Corp (7.46 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (5.25 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Consumer Discretionary (23.67 %) Other (20.78 %) Communication Services (17.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.98 %) France (5.92 %) Taiwan (5.38 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.35 % |
Key Summary
QAU | MHG | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Magellan |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | MSCI World Index - Hedged to AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.35 % |
Price | $41.32 | $3.84 |
Size | $1.690 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 208.82 % | 61.34 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.38 % | 4.12 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 10/08/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | MHG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 187 | 3 |
Median incremental investment | $1,053.50 | $1,494.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,051.50 | $3,947.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | MHG | |
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QAU | MHG |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |