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Compare VNGS 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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS) 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
VNGS | QAU | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 72 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,774.03 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,201.68 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | QAU | |
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Strategy | VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %) Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %) Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (100.47 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (93.40 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-93.87 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (39.56 %) Other (33.62 %) Information Technology (19.22 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %) Japan (4.24 %) | |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $2.94 | $27.35 |
Size | $27.672 million | $934.139 million |
10Y return | N/A | 115.86 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | QAU | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 72 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,774.03 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Monthly |
Median total investment | $0 | $2,201.68 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | QAU | |
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VNGS | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |