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Compare QUAL vs. WDMF
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 Edge MSCI World Multifactor (WDMF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | WDMF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,283 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $858.17 | $15,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,414.46 | $144,979.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | WDMF | |
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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. | WDMF.AX was created on 2016-10-11 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc (5.44 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.37 %) Microsoft Corp (5.22 %) | MICROSOFT CORP (4.67 %) APPLE INC (4.18 %) NVIDIA CORP (4.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (42.42 %) Communication Services (22.91 %) Health Care (19.91 %) | Information Technology (26.81 %) Financials (15.04 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.37 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | United States (68.87 %) Japan (7.42 %) Canada (2.86 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | WDMF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | MSCI World Diversified Multiple-Factor (AUD) Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $58.87 | $48.07 |
Size | $7.244 billion | $175.375 million |
10Y return | 262.50 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | 5.03 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 14/10/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | WDMF | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,283 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $858.17 | $15,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,414.46 | $144,979.12 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | WDMF | |
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QUAL | WDMF |
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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 |