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Compare QUAL vs. GBND
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 Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS) (QUAL) and the BetaShares Sustainability Leaders Dvrsfd Bond ETF - Cur Hdg (GBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | GBND | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,281 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $856.21 | $1,116.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,416.78 | $1,513.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | GBND | |
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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. | GBND.AX was created on 2019-11-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond TR Index - AUD Hedged, before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.22 %) Microsoft Corp (4.98 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.91 %) | GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE 1.75% JUN-39 (1.82 %) TREASURY CORP VICTORIA 4.25% DEC-32 (1.03 %) NEW S WALES TREASURY CRP 4.75% FEB-35 (0.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.60 %) Health Care (21.41 %) Communication Services (21.39 %) | Other (74.40 %) Communication Services (25.60 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.49 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | GBND | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.49 % |
Price | $58.91 | $21.02 |
Size | $6.842 billion | $355.243 million |
10Y return | 259.65 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.12 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 28/11/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | GBND | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,281 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $856.21 | $1,116.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,416.78 | $1,513.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | GBND | |
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QUAL | GBND |
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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 |