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Compare QUAL vs. GLDN
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 iShares Physical Gold ETF (GLDN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | GLDN | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,427 | 92 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,413.16 | $1,836.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | GLDN | |
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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. | GLDN.AX was created on 2023-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the spot price of gold, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.24 %) Apple Inc (4.70 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.53 %) | iShares Physical Gold ETC (99.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (76.41 %) Switzerland (5.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.19 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | GLDN | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price PM - USD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $59.64 | $57.69 |
Size | $8.041 billion | $414.318 million |
10Y return | 225.90 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 0.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 31/10/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | GLDN | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,427 | 92 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,413.16 | $1,836.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | GLDN | |
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QUAL | GLDN |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |