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Compare QUAL vs. HGBL
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 Global Shares ETF - Currency Hedged (HGBL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,283 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $858.17 | $3,998.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,414.46 | $16,465.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | HGBL | |
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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. | HGBL.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of each Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that aims to track the performance of the relevant Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.37 %) Microsoft Corp (5.22 %) | Betashares Global Shares ETF (100.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.42 %) Communication Services (22.91 %) Health Care (19.91 %) | Other (29.91 %) Information Technology (23.98 %) Health Care (8.49 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (71.69 %) Japan (6.93 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.99 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.11 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | HGBL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.11 % |
Price | $58.87 | $68.32 |
Size | $7.244 billion | $1.101 billion |
10Y return | 262.50 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 17/05/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | HGBL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,283 | 59 |
Median incremental investment | $858.17 | $3,998.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,414.46 | $16,465.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | HGBL | |
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QUAL | HGBL |
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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 |