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MSCI World Small Cap Quality 150 (ex AUS)

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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 Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (IGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

QSML

IGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

89

4

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$829.08

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,960.80

$1,863.90

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

QSML

IGB

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.

IGB.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and is comprised of fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury.

Top 3 holdings

Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.76 %)

Casey's General Stores Inc (1.35 %)

Saia Inc (1.29 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.50 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.37 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (5.32 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (37.13 %)

Other (21.00 %)

Consumer Staples (17.12 %)

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (81.64 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %)

Japan (2.80 %)

Management fee

0.59 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

QSML

IGB

Issuer

VanEck

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Bloomberg AusBond Treasury (0+Y)

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.59 %

0.26 %

Price

$31.80

$98.10

Size

$1.449 billion

$372.991 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.32 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.08 %

1.75 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

09/03/2021

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

QSML

IGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

89

4

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$829.08

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,960.80

$1,863.90

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

QSML

IGB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

QSML

IGB

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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