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Compare QUAL vs. NDQ
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 NASDAQ US 100 (NDQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | NDQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1,280 | 5,377 |
Median incremental investment | $856.15 | $999.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,412.72 | $2,995.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | NDQ | |
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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. | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.22 %) Microsoft Corp (4.98 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.91 %) | APPLE INC (9.02 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.37 %) NVIDIA CORP (7.79 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.60 %) Health Care (21.41 %) Communication Services (21.39 %) | Information Technology (51.40 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.87 %) Communication Services (12.06 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.48 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | NDQ | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | NASDAQ 100 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.48 % |
Price | $58.91 | $49.94 |
Size | $6.842 billion | $5.516 billion |
10Y return | 260.97 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 26/05/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | NDQ | |
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Popularity | Medium | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 1,280 | 5,377 |
Median incremental investment | $856.15 | $999.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,412.72 | $2,995.20 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | NDQ | |
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QUAL | NDQ |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |