BEST vs QLTY - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing BEST and QLTY. BEST has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, BEST has the higher 1 year return at 11.2% a year, and QLTY offers the higher at 3.3%.

Lower fee

BEST 0.29% p.a.

Higher 1 year return

BEST 11.2% p.a.

Higher yield

QLTY 3.3%

Larger fund

QLTY $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	BEST ETFS US Quality ETF	QLTY BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	—	iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders 150 Index
Categories	Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, US	Intl, Factor, Quality
Listed since	—	2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$20m	$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.29%	0.35%
Dividend yield	3.22%	3.3%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	20%
Tax drag	1.03%	1.54%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	11.2% net	7.9% net
3-year return	—	15.5% net
5-year return	—	9.8% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	10.4%
Volatility (5y)	—	12.7%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	1.05
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.54
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
Bid/ask spread	—	—

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

BEST ETFS US Quality ETF

Low-cost: a 0.29% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: QMIX.

Full BEST analysis →

QLTY BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF

Low-cost: a 0.35% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: GARP.

Full QLTY analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BEST vs QLTY?

BEST and QLTY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. BEST carries the lower management fee (0.29%). Over 1 year, BEST has delivered the higher total return (11.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - BEST vs QLTY?

BEST has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus QLTY 0.35%.

Which has performed higher - BEST vs QLTY?

Over the past 1 year, BEST has delivered the higher total return at 11.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QLTY pays the higher at 3.3%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QLTY is the larger fund by assets ($1.1bn). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.