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GLOB vs MQEG

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

At a glance

Comparing GLOB and MQEG. MQEG has the lower management fee at 0.08% a year and MQEG offers the higher at 1.3%.
Lower fee
MQEG 0.08% p.a.
Higher yield
MQEG 1.3%
Larger fund
MQEG $199m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric GLOB
Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF
MQEG
Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Index
Categories
Intl, Value, Active
Intl, Active
Listed since
2022 (4 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$199m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.98%
0.08%
Dividend yield
1.3%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
Tax drag 0.72% 0.42%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
13.6%
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.
MQEG Macquarie Core Global Equity Active ETF
  • Low-cost: a 0.08% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between GLOB vs MQEG?

GLOB and MQEG are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. MQEG carries the lower management fee (0.08%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - GLOB vs MQEG?

MQEG has the lower management fee at 0.08% a year, versus GLOB 0.98%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MQEG pays the higher at 1.3%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

MQEG is the larger fund by assets ($199m). 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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