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Compare QUAL vs. GEAR
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 Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,435 | 300 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,346.60 | $2,214.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | GEAR | |
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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. | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.84 %) Apple Inc (4.76 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.61 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (24.41 %) BHP GROUP LTD (22.14 %) WESTPAC BANKING CORP (11.56 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (76.41 %) Switzerland (5.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.19 %) | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | GEAR | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $57.70 | $34.07 |
Size | $7.753 billion | $533.930 million |
10Y return | 212.74 % | 110.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 5.62 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,435 | 300 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,346.60 | $2,214.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | GEAR | |
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QUAL | GEAR |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |