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Compare SEMI vs. MQWS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Global X Semiconductor ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) and the Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

SEMI

MQWS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

598

0

Median incremental investment

$876.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,250.90

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Key Summary

SEMI

MQWS

Strategy

The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses.

MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested.

Top 3 holdings

NVIDIA Corp (10.92 %)

Broadcom Inc (10.59 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (10.23 %)

Microsoft Corp (4.89 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.56 %)

Amphenol Corp Class A (4.02 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (100.00 %)

Information Technology (43.21 %)

Financials (19.40 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (67.04 %)

Taiwan (14.33 %)

Netherlands (9.99 %)

Management fee

0.57 %

1.28 %

Key Summary

SEMI

MQWS

Issuer

Global X

Macquarie

Tracking index

Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.57 %

1.28 %

Price

$18.30

$9.23

Size

$376.236 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.14 %

16.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

30/08/2021

21/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

SEMI

MQWS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

598

0

Median incremental investment

$876.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,250.90

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

SEMI

MQWS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

SEMI

MQWS

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield