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Compare VAS vs. QHAL
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VAS and QHAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAS | QHAL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $865.79 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $5,058.33 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAS | QHAL | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | QHAL.AX was created on 2019-03-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. QHAL.AX seeks to provide investors with access to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies from developed markets (ex-Australia) hedged into Australian dollars with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) | MSCI Global 'Quality' (ex-AUS hedged) (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) | United States (77.72 %) Switzerland (4.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.43 % |
Key Summary
VAS | QHAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality 100% Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.43 % |
Price | $103.19 | $49.11 |
Size | N/A | $1.594 billion |
10Y return | 56.04 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 5.52 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 25/03/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAS | QHAL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 18,442 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,003.13 | $865.79 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,889.32 | $5,058.33 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAS | QHAL | |
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VAS | QHAL |
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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 |