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Compare XASG vs. MQWS

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF

ASX

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Overview
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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 Alphinity Global Sustainable Equity Fund - Active ETF (XASG) and the Macquarie Walter Scott Global Equity Active ETF (MQWS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

XASG

MQWS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

1

0

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,709.48

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A

Key Summary

XASG

MQWS

Strategy

XASG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by Alphinity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of leading global sustainable companies, which are aligned with one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with strong ESG characteristics.

MQWS.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to achieve a long-term total return (before fees and expenses) that exceeds the MSCI World ex Australia Index, in $A unhedged with net dividends reinvested.

Top 3 holdings

AstraZeneca PLC (5.28 %)

Microsoft Corp (5.01 %)

JPMorgan Chase & Co (4.77 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd ADR (4.41 %)

ASML Holding NV (4.29 %)

AIA Group Ltd (4.22 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (50.71 %)

Financials (18.80 %)

Health Care (15.55 %)

Information Technology (43.21 %)

Financials (19.40 %)

Consumer Discretionary (15.46 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (82.16 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.23 %)

Singapore (4.01 %)

United States (63.80 %)

Taiwan (4.77 %)

Netherlands (4.74 %)

Management fee

0.75 %

1.28 %

Key Summary

XASG

MQWS

Issuer

Alphinity

Macquarie

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.75 %

1.28 %

Price

$6.74

$8.75

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.51 %

16.23 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

16/01/2023

21/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

XASG

MQWS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

1

0

Median incremental investment

$2,493.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Monthly

N/A

Median total investment

$2,709.48

$0

Average age group

26 - 35

N/A

Pros and Cons

XASG

MQWS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

XASG

MQWS

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield