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Compare QUAL vs. VGAD
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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,401 | 568 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,016.26 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,562.94 | $9,623.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | VGAD | |
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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. | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. |
Top 3 holdings | NVIDIA Corp (6.58 %) Apple Inc (5.92 %) Microsoft Corp (5.02 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | VGAD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $61.43 | $117.36 |
Size | $7.914 billion | $5.880 billion |
10Y return | 205.32 % | 118.26 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 4.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,401 | 568 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $2,016.26 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,562.94 | $9,623.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | VGAD | |
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QUAL | VGAD |
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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 |