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Compare QSML vs. ASAO
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 VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML) and the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QSML | ASAO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 118 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,204.00 | $1,408.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,108.46 | $1,984.39 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Key Summary
QSML | ASAO | |
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Strategy | 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. | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by aberdeen. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. |
Top 3 holdings | Carpenter Technology Corp (1.97 %) Woodward Inc (1.87 %) Sterling Infrastructure Inc (1.69 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (17.67 %) SK Hynix Inc (9.37 %) Samsung Electncs Co (8.09 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) | Information Technology (41.74 %) Financials (20.80 %) Other (19.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.37 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %) Japan (2.95 %) | China (33.46 %) Taiwan (23.90 %) India (17.46 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.18 % |
Key Summary
QSML | ASAO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | aberdeen |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI AC Asia ex JP |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 1.18 % |
Price | $32.23 | $1.395 |
Size | $1.612 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.01 % | 4.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/03/2021 | 18/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QSML | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 118 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,204.00 | $1,408.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,108.46 | $1,984.39 |
Average age group | > 35 | < 26 |
Pros and Cons
QSML | ASAO | |
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QSML | ASAO |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |