Compare AU
Compare QAU vs. XMET
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 BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QAU | XMET | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 54 | 30 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,007.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,940.54 | $1,127.49 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | XMET | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account fees and expenses |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.38 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.69 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-95.07 %) | MP MATERIALS CORP (9.06 %) FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (5.93 %) SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA DE C (5.70 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | Other (60.18 %) Materials (39.82 %) Industrials (0.07 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (36.79 %) Australia (17.96 %) United States (17.25 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
QAU | XMET | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $23.55 | $7.86 |
Size | $746.904 million | $23.089 million |
10Y return | 75.35 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.57 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 27/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | XMET | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 54 | 30 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,007.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,940.54 | $1,127.49 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | XMET | |
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QAU | XMET |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |