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BEST vs QUAL

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing BEST and QUAL. BEST has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, BEST has the higher 1 year return at 10.3% a year, and QUAL offers the higher at 3.52%.
Lower fee
BEST 0.29% p.a.
Higher 1 year return
BEST 10.3% p.a.
Higher yield
QUAL 3.52%
Larger fund
QUAL $8.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric BEST
ETFS US Quality ETF
QUAL
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index
Categories
Intl, Thematic, Quality, Factor, US
Intl, Factor, Quality
Listed since
2014 (12 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$20m
$8.6bn
Cost & income
Management fee
0.29%
0.4%
Dividend yield
3.36%
3.52%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
Tax drag 1.08% 1.85%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
10.3%
net
9.2%
net
3-year return
14.8%
net
5-year return
11.2%
net
10-year return
15%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
10.5%
Volatility (5y)
12.6%
Volatility (10y)
11.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.98
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.66
Sharpe ratio (10y)
1.05
Bid/ask spread

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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.
QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
  • Top-6% returns over 10 years (7th of 108 ETFs we track).
  • Low-cost: a 0.4% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.
  • Cheaper alternatives exist: IVV, GARP, and QLTY.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BEST vs QUAL?

BEST and QUAL 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 (10.3% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - BEST vs QUAL?

BEST has the lower management fee at 0.29% a year, versus QUAL 0.4%.

Which has performed higher - BEST vs QUAL?

Over the past 1 year, BEST has delivered the higher total return at 10.3% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QUAL pays the higher at 3.52%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QUAL is the larger fund by assets ($8.6bn). 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.

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