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Compare QUAL vs. BNDS
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 International Quality ETF (QUAL) and the BetaShares Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,304 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $881.00 | $707.68 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,604.80 | $917.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | BNDS | |
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Strategy | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. | BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.83 %) Apple Inc (5.20 %) Microsoft Corp (4.81 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.24 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (1.62 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (40.62 %) Communication Services (24.13 %) Health Care (14.22 %) | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | BNDS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $59.50 | $23.53 |
Size | $7.112 billion | $781.069 million |
10Y return | 238.45 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.49 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | BNDS | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,304 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $881.00 | $707.68 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,604.80 | $917.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | BNDS | |
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QUAL | BNDS |
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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 |