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GLOB vs GCQF

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

At a glance

Comparing GLOB and GCQF. GLOB has the lower management fee at 0.98% a year and GCQF offers the higher at 1.23%.
Lower fee
GLOB 0.98% p.a.
Higher yield
GCQF 1.23%
Larger fund
GCQF $260m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GLOB
Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF
GCQF
GCQ Global Equities Complex ETF
Snapshot
Provider
—
—
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Index
—
Categories
Intl, Value, Active
Intl, Active
Listed since
2022 (4 yrs)
—
Fund size (AUM)
—
$260m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.98%
1.25%
Dividend yield
—
1.23%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
—
Tax drag 0.72% 0.39%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
—
-22.2%
net
3-year return
—
—
5-year return
—
—
10-year return
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
—
Volatility (5y)
—
—
Volatility (10y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
—
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

GLOB Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF
  • A 0.98% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
GCQF GCQ Global Equities Complex ETF
  • A 1.25% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GLOB vs GCQF?

GLOB and GCQF are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GLOB carries the lower management fee (0.98%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GLOB vs GCQF?

GLOB has the lower management fee at 0.98% a year, versus GCQF 1.25%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GCQF pays the higher at 1.23%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

GCQF is the larger fund by assets ($260m). 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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