Compare AU
Compare STW vs. QUAL
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 SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund (STW) and the VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
STW | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 354 | 1,304 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.94 | $881.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,584.76 | $3,604.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
STW | QUAL | |
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Strategy | STW.AX was created on 2001-08-24 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund, seeks to closely match, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX 200 Index. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.41 %) BHP Group Ltd (8.20 %) CSL Ltd (5.26 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.83 %) Apple Inc (5.20 %) Microsoft Corp (4.81 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (56.14 %) Materials (16.56 %) Health Care (10.88 %) | Information Technology (40.62 %) Communication Services (24.13 %) Health Care (14.22 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.83 %) United States (3.10 %) New Zealand (1.58 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.05 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
STW | QUAL | |
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Issuer | SPDR | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P ASX 200 | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.05 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $75.64 | $59.50 |
Size | $5.597 billion | $7.112 billion |
10Y return | 40.39 % | 238.45 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.67 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/08/2001 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
STW | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 354 | 1,304 |
Median incremental investment | $1,002.94 | $881.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,584.76 | $3,604.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
STW | QUAL | |
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STW | QUAL |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |