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Compare SMLL vs. AQLT

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

Betashares Australian Small Companies Select 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 Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

SMLL

AQLT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

10

58

Median incremental investment

$1,994.35

$2,664.35

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,365.72

$5,135.85

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

SMLL

AQLT

Strategy

SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 217.43m in AUM and 64 holdings. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies.

AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 394.67m in AUM and 39 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability.

Top 3 holdings

SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %)

PERSEUS MINING LTD (4.33 %)

A2 MILK CO LTD/THE (3.54 %)

SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %)

TELSTRA GROUP LTD (7.95 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (7.61 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (33.71 %)

Consumer Discretionary (17.90 %)

Real Estate (12.30 %)

Financials (39.81 %)

Materials (12.58 %)

Consumer Discretionary (10.50 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.15 %)

China (1.85 %)

Australia (95.56 %)

United States (3.31 %)

China (1.13 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.35 %


Key Summary

SMLL

AQLT

Issuer

BetaShares

BetaShares

Tracking index

Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.35 %

Price

$3.62

$30.30

Size

$229.908 million

$421.681 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.20 %

2.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/04/2017

05/04/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

SMLL

AQLT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

10

58

Median incremental investment

$1,994.35

$2,664.35

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,365.72

$5,135.85

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

SMLL

AQLT

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

SMLL

AQLT

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield