GTUM vs MTUM vs QUAL vs QLTY - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing GTUM, MTUM, QUAL, and QLTY. GTUM has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, QUAL has the highest 5 years return at 12.2% a year, and QUAL offers the highest at 3.43%.

Lowest fee

GTUM 0.35% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

QUAL 12.2% p.a.

Highest yield

QUAL 3.43%

Highest risk-adjusted

QUAL Sharpe 0.73 (5y)

Lowest volatility

QUAL 12.2% (5y)

Largest fund

QUAL $9.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	GTUM BetaShares Global Momentum ETF	MTUM BetaShares Australian Momentum ETF	QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	QLTY BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	BetaShares	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	Solactive Global Developed Markets Momentum Select Index	Solactive Australia Momentum Select Index	MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index	iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders 150 Index
Categories	Intl, Factor, Momentum	AU, Factor, Momentum	Intl, Factor, Quality	Intl, Factor, Quality
Listed since	2026	2024 (2 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)	2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$227m	$273m	$9.2bn	$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.35%	0.4%	0.35%
Dividend yield	—	2.18%	3.43%	3.3%
Franking	0%	75%	0%	0%
Turnover	100%	60%	30%	20%
Tax drag	2.4%	1.66%	1.82%	1.54%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	-5.6% net	9.1% net	7.9% net
3-year return	—	—	16.5% net	15.5% net
5-year return	—	—	12.2% net	9.8% net
10-year return	—	—	15.4% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	—	9.9%	10.4%
Volatility (5y)	—	—	12.2%	12.7%
Volatility (10y)	—	—	11.9%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	—	1.18	1.05
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	—	0.73	0.54
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	1.08	—
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

GTUM BetaShares Global Momentum ETF

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

Cheaper alternatives exist: GARP.

Full GTUM analysis →

MTUM BetaShares Australian Momentum ETF

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

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.34%.

Full MTUM analysis →

QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

Top-9% returns over 10 years (10th of 110 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.

Full QUAL 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 GTUM vs MTUM vs QUAL vs QLTY?

GTUM, MTUM, QUAL, and QLTY are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. GTUM carries the lowest management fee (0.35%). Over 5 years, QUAL has delivered the highest total return (12.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - GTUM vs MTUM vs QUAL vs QLTY?

GTUM has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, versus MTUM 0.35%, QUAL 0.4%, and QLTY 0.35%.

Which has performed highest - GTUM vs MTUM vs QUAL vs QLTY?

Over the past 5 years, QUAL has delivered the highest total return at 12.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

QUAL pays the highest at 3.43%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the largest and most liquid?

QUAL is the largest fund by assets ($9.2bn). 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.