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Compare QAU vs. QSML
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 MSCI World Small Cap Quality 150 (ex AUS) (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 89 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $4,960.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | QSML | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) | Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.76 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.35 %) Saia Inc (1.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Industrials (37.13 %) Other (21.00 %) Consumer Staples (17.12 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
QAU | QSML | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $22.14 | $31.80 |
Size | $719.320 million | $1.449 billion |
10Y return | 71.36 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 1.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 51 | 89 |
Median incremental investment | $1,004.86 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,549.80 | $4,960.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | QSML | |
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QAU | QSML |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |