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Compare QUAL vs. QSML
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 MSCI World Small Cap Quality 150 (ex AUS) (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | QSML | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,283 | 89 |
Median incremental investment | $858.17 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,414.46 | $4,960.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | QSML | |
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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. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.28 %) Microsoft Corp (5.15 %) | Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.73 %) Toll Brothers Inc (1.38 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.42 %) Communication Services (22.91 %) Health Care (19.91 %) | Industrials (37.13 %) Other (21.00 %) Consumer Staples (17.12 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | QSML | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $58.87 | $31.80 |
Size | $7.244 billion | $1.449 billion |
10Y return | 261.17 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 1.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | QSML | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,283 | 89 |
Median incremental investment | $858.17 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,414.46 | $4,960.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | QSML | |
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QUAL | QSML |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |