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Compare QSML vs. IBAL
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 MSCI World Small Cap Quality 150 (ex AUS) (QSML) and the iShares Balanced Esg ETF (IBAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QSML | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 89 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $4,960.80 | $967.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QSML | IBAL | |
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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. | IBAL.AX was created on 2022-08-15 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to a Balanced long term Strategic Asset Allocation . |
Top 3 holdings | Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.73 %) Toll Brothers Inc (1.38 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.32 %) | iShares Core MSCI Wld Ex Aus ESG ETF (20.89 %) iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF (19.85 %) iShares Treasury ETF (19.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (37.13 %) Other (21.00 %) Consumer Staples (17.12 %) | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | United States (47.38 %) Australia (36.02 %) Japan (3.94 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
QSML | IBAL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $31.80 | $29.32 |
Size | $1.449 billion | $12.489 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.08 % | 1.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/03/2021 | 16/08/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QSML | IBAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 89 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $4,960.80 | $967.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QSML | IBAL | |
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QSML | IBAL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |