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Compare QUAL vs. HCRD
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 Interest Rate Hedged Aus Corp Bond ETF (HCRD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | HCRD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,400 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $5,036.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,562.94 | $32,678.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | HCRD | |
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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. | HCRD.AX was created on 2022-11-14 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 Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select DH Index, before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | NVIDIA Corp (6.45 %) Apple Inc (5.91 %) Microsoft Corp (4.99 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (3.57 %) EMIRATES NBD BANK PJSC 5.913% JUN-35 (2.61 %) VONOVIA SE 5.717% SEP-35 (2.36 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | Other (99.06 %) Communication Services (0.94 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | HCRD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | Solactive Australian Investment Grade Corporate Bond Select Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $61.43 | $25.53 |
Size | $7.990 billion | $89.001 million |
10Y return | 222.64 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 3.41 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 15/11/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | HCRD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,400 | 4 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $5,036.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,562.94 | $32,678.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | HCRD | |
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QUAL | HCRD |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |