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Compare QUS 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 Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (QUS) 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
QUS | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 71 | 493 |
Median incremental investment | $1,027.57 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,190.34 | $8,901.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUS | VGAD | |
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Strategy | QUS.AX was created on 2014-12-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. QUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (before fees and expenses). The Index provides exposure to 500 leading listed U.S. companies, with each holding in the index weighted equally. | 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 | CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP (0.30 %) VISTRA CORP (0.27 %) BROADCOM INC (0.27 %) | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (15.46 %) Financials (14.55 %) Information Technology (13.49 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.60 %) Switzerland (0.39 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.39 %) | United States (72.94 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.21 % |
Key Summary
QUS | VGAD | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P 500 Equal Weighted | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.29 % | 0.21 % |
Price | $54.42 | $107.98 |
Size | $774.802 million | N/A |
10Y return | 105.28 % | 110.53 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.92 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 19/12/2014 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUS | VGAD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 71 | 493 |
Median incremental investment | $1,027.57 | $2,030.43 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,190.34 | $8,901.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUS | VGAD | |
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QUS | VGAD |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |