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Compare QUAL vs. HQLT
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 Global Quality Leaders Currency Hedged ETF (HQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | HQLT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,285 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $860.98 | $903.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,466.25 | $3,337.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | HQLT | |
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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. | HQLT.AX was created on 2020-06-05 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index AUD Hedged (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.75 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.24 %) Microsoft Corp (5.19 %) | ADOBE INC (2.38 %) ACCENTURE PLC (2.22 %) INTUIT INC (2.16 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.68 %) Communication Services (22.59 %) Health Care (19.76 %) | Other (33.29 %) Information Technology (28.66 %) Industrials (9.15 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (67.90 %) Japan (10.44 %) Switzerland (4.83 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.38 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | HQLT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.38 % |
Price | $58.75 | $30.34 |
Size | $7.019 billion | $88.007 million |
10Y return | 244.78 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 1.97 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 09/06/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | HQLT | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,285 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $860.98 | $903.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,466.25 | $3,337.40 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | HQLT | |
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QUAL | HQLT |
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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 |