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Compare QSML vs. QAU
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 BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QSML | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 98 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,467.32 | $1,940.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QSML | QAU | |
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Strategy | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.66 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.37 %) Toll Brothers Inc (1.27 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.38 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.69 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-95.07 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (50.51 %) Consumer Staples (21.00 %) Other (21.00 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
QSML | QAU | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $31.43 | $23.55 |
Size | $1.464 billion | $746.904 million |
10Y return | N/A | 75.35 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.08 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/03/2021 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QSML | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 98 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,467.32 | $1,940.54 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QSML | QAU | |
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QSML | QAU |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |