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Compare VETH 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 Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) and the Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VETH | QAU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,108 | 199 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $997.55 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,599.96 | $1,721.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | QAU | |
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Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.87 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.36 %) China (0.34 %) United States (0.22 %) | |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VETH | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $68.08 | $33.02 |
Size | N/A | $1.205 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 134.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.47 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | QAU | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,108 | 199 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $997.55 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,599.96 | $1,721.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | QAU | |
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VETH | QAU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |