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Compare QUAL vs. VGS
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 Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,281 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $856.21 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,416.78 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | VGS | |
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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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.28 %) Microsoft Corp (5.15 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.60 %) Health Care (21.41 %) Communication Services (21.39 %) | 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 (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | VGS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $58.80 | $140.30 |
Size | $6.842 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 260.74 % | 170.59 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 2.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | VGS | |
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Popularity | Medium | High |
Pearlers invested | 1,281 | 11,919 |
Median incremental investment | $856.21 | $1,075.31 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,416.78 | $3,926.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | VGS | |
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QUAL | VGS |
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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 |