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Compare QUAL vs. VBLD
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 Global Infrastructure Index ETF (VBLD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | VBLD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,401 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,336.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,562.94 | $2,369.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | VBLD | |
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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. | VBLD.AX was created on 2018-10-19 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. Vanguard Global Infrastructure Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | NVIDIA Corp (6.58 %) Apple Inc (5.92 %) Microsoft Corp (5.02 %) | NextEra Energy Inc. (7.14 %) Union Pacific Corp. (5.86 %) American Tower Corp. (4.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | Utilities (52.56 %) Industrials (23.35 %) Energy (13.64 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (69.79 %) Canada (13.74 %) Japan (3.99 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.47 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | VBLD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.47 % |
Price | $61.43 | $74.05 |
Size | $7.914 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 205.32 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 2.58 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 23/10/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | VBLD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,401 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,336.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,562.94 | $2,369.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | VBLD | |
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QUAL | VBLD |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |