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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 U.S. Dollar ETF (USD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QSML | USD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 128 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,234.56 | $1,917.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,941.80 | $1,470.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QSML | USD | |
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Strategy | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. | USD.AX was created on 2011-01-31 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. USD.AX aims to track the performance of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar (before fees and expenses). If the U.S. dollar goes up 10% against the A$ the Fund is designed to go up 10% too, before fees and expenses. Conversely, the Fund will go down if the U.S. dollar falls. |
Top 3 holdings | Curtiss-Wright Corp (1.78 %) Royal Gold Inc (1.65 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.53 %) | USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (99.92 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0.08 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
QSML | USD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $33.27 | $15.00 |
Size | $1.615 billion | $61.418 million |
10Y return | N/A | 5.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.14 % | 2.54 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/03/2021 | 01/02/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QSML | USD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 128 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,234.56 | $1,917.72 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,941.80 | $1,470.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QSML | USD | |
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QSML | USD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |