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Compare SEMI vs. QAU
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 Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) and the BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SEMI | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 524 | 56 |
Median incremental investment | $843.57 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,114.40 | $1,974.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SEMI | QAU | |
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Strategy | The Global X Semiconductor ETF (SEMI) aims to mimic the performance of the Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index prior to incorporating taxes, fees, and expenses. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Broadcom Inc (11.78 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (11.51 %) NVIDIA Corp (9.90 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (101.50 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.47 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.97 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (100.00 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (67.04 %) Taiwan (14.33 %) Netherlands (9.99 %) | |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
SEMI | QAU | |
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Issuer | Global X | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Semiconductor 30 Index - USD - Benchmark TR Net | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.57 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $17.69 | $23.66 |
Size | $360.791 million | $746.904 million |
10Y return | N/A | 81.72 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.07 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 30/08/2021 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SEMI | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 524 | 56 |
Median incremental investment | $843.57 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,114.40 | $1,974.78 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SEMI | QAU | |
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SEMI | QAU |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |