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Compare QRE vs. VGS
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 Australian Resources Sector ETF (QRE) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QRE | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 85 | 14,655 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,060.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,830.08 | $3,606.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QRE | VGS | |
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Strategy | QRE.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 343.57m in AUM and 42 holdings. QRE.AX aims to track the performance an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the resources sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, Woodside Petroleum and more. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | S&P/ASX 200 R IDX JUN25 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (39.29 %) RIO TINTO LTD (9.39 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (78.40 %) Energy (18.29 %) Other (3.31 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.20 %) United States (2.39 %) China (0.41 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
QRE | VGS | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia Resources Sector Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $6.88 | $138.97 |
Size | $343.557 million | N/A |
10Y return | 40.70 % | 140.47 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 9.10 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/12/2010 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QRE | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 85 | 14,655 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,060.52 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,830.08 | $3,606.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QRE | VGS | |
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QRE | VGS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |