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Compare QUAL vs. VAS
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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,363 | 21,955 |
Median incremental investment | $950.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,398.92 | $2,653.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | VAS | |
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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. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.98 %) Microsoft Corp (4.95 %) Apple Inc (4.89 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (40.67 %) Communication Services (28.86 %) Financials (15.92 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | VAS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $55.72 | $102.04 |
Size | $6.840 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 205.32 % | 42.71 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | VAS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,363 | 21,955 |
Median incremental investment | $950.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,398.92 | $2,653.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | VAS | |
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QUAL | VAS |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
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 |