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Compare QAU vs. VISM
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 Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | VISM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 186 | 353 |
Median incremental investment | $1,053.50 | $1,200.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,048.50 | $3,326.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | VISM | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (100.37 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.61 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-95.98 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.46 %) Japan (12.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
QAU | VISM | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $41.20 | $74.09 |
Size | $1.699 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 211.18 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.38 % | 4.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | VISM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 186 | 353 |
Median incremental investment | $1,053.50 | $1,200.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,048.50 | $3,326.85 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | VISM | |
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QAU | VISM |
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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 |