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MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS)

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Overview
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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 Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS) (QUAL) and the Global Gold Miners (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

QUAL

GDX

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

1,283

65

Median incremental investment

$858.17

$1,111.87

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,414.46

$2,533.56

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

QUAL

GDX

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.

GDX.AX was created on 2015-06-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. To achieve this investment objective, GDX.AX employs a passive management strategy of investing in the NYSE-listed GDX.AX issued and operated by VanEck in the United States.

Top 3 holdings

Apple Inc (5.44 %)

Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.28 %)

Microsoft Corp (5.15 %)

Newmont Corp (11.86 %)

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %)

Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (42.42 %)

Communication Services (22.91 %)

Health Care (19.91 %)

Materials (87.37 %)

Other (12.63 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (77.74 %)

Switzerland (4.98 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %)

Canada (52.17 %)

United States (17.26 %)

Australia (11.76 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0.53 %


Key Summary

QUAL

GDX

Issuer

VanEck

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0.53 %

Price

$58.87

$58.92

Size

$7.244 billion

$606.826 million

10Y return

261.17 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.85 %

1.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/10/2014

26/06/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

QUAL

GDX

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

1,283

65

Median incremental investment

$858.17

$1,111.87

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,414.46

$2,533.56

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

QUAL

GDX

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

QUAL

GDX

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield

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