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Compare VGAD 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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD) 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
VGAD | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 623 | 198 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $996.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,174.78 | $1,639.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGAD | QAU | |
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Strategy | The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.41 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (0 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (99.71 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.36 %) Japan (5.42 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.70 %) | |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VGAD | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.21 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $133.18 | $32.65 |
Size | $7.466 billion | $1.141 billion |
10Y return | 146.58 % | 128.96 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.22 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGAD | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 623 | 198 |
Median incremental investment | $2,000.00 | $996.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $10,174.78 | $1,639.65 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGAD | QAU | |
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VGAD | 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |