HYGG vs QLTY vs QUAL vs WCMQ - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing HYGG, QLTY, QUAL, and WCMQ. QLTY has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, QUAL has the highest 5 years return at 11.2% a year, and QUAL offers the highest at 3.52%.

Lowest fee

QLTY 0.35% p.a.

Highest 5 years return

QUAL 11.2% p.a.

Highest yield

QUAL 3.52%

Highest risk-adjusted

QUAL Sharpe 0.66 (5y)

Lowest volatility

QUAL 12.6% (5y)

Largest fund

QUAL $8.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	HYGG Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF	QLTY BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF	QUAL VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	WCMQ WCM Quality Global Growth Fund - Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares	VanEck	—
Tracks index	MSCI World ex Australia Index	iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders 150 Index	MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index	MSCI All Country World ex Australia Index
Categories	Intl, Growth	Intl, Factor, Quality	Intl, Factor, Quality	Intl, Growth, Quality, Active
Listed since	2022 (4 yrs)	2018 (8 yrs)	2014 (12 yrs)	2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	—	$992m	$8.6bn	—
Cost & income
Management fee	0.7%	0.35%	0.4%	1.35%
Dividend yield	—	3.41%	3.52%	—
Franking	0%	0%	0%	0%
Turnover	15%	20%	30%	20%
Tax drag	0.36%	1.57%	1.85%	0.48%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	—	6.5% net	9.2% net	—
3-year return	—	13.3% net	14.8% net	—
5-year return	—	8.9% net	11.2% net	—
10-year return	—	—	15% net	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	—	10.9%	10.5%	—
Volatility (5y)	—	13%	12.6%	—
Volatility (10y)	—	—	11.9%	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	—	0.84	0.98	—
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.48	0.66	—
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—	1.05	—
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

HYGG Hyperion Global Growth Companies Fund - Active ETF

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.53%.

Full HYGG 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 →

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.

Full QUAL analysis →

WCMQ WCM Quality Global Growth Fund - Active ETF

A 1.35% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Full WCMQ analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between HYGG vs QLTY vs QUAL vs WCMQ?

HYGG, QLTY, QUAL, and WCMQ are 4 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QLTY carries the lowest management fee (0.35%). Over 5 years, QUAL has delivered the highest total return (11.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lowest fees - HYGG vs QLTY vs QUAL vs WCMQ?

QLTY has the lowest management fee at 0.35% a year, versus HYGG 0.7%, QUAL 0.4%, and WCMQ 1.35%.

Which has performed highest - HYGG vs QLTY vs QUAL vs WCMQ?

Over the past 5 years, QUAL has delivered the highest total return at 11.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the highest dividend yield?

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

Which is the largest and most liquid?

QUAL is the largest 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.