NUGG vs QAU - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing NUGG and QAU. NUGG has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, QAU has the higher 3 years return at 25.2% a year, and QAU offers the higher at 5.46%.

Lower fee

NUGG 0.25% p.a.

Higher 3 years return

QAU 25.2% p.a.

Higher yield

QAU 5.46%

Higher risk-adjusted

NUGG Sharpe 1.19 (3y)

Lower volatility

NUGG 16.5% (3y)

Larger fund

QAU $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	NUGG VanEck Gold Bullion ETF	QAU BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider	VanEck	BetaShares
Tracks index	LBMA Gold Price (AUD)	—
Categories	Commodities	Commodities
Listed since	—	—
Fund size (AUM)	$219m	$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.25%	0.59%
Dividend yield	0%	5.46%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	—	—
Tax drag	0%	1.75%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	11.6% net	20.9% net
3-year return	24.8% net	25.2% net
5-year return	—	14.8% net
10-year return	—	9.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	16.5%	18.9%
Volatility (5y)	—	17.1%
Volatility (10y)	—	15.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.19	1.07
Sharpe ratio (5y)	—	0.71
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.54
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

NUGG VanEck Gold Bullion ETF

Top-6% returns over 3 years (14th of 226 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.25% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

Cheaper alternatives exist: PMGOLD, GXLD, and GLDN.

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QAU BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged)

Top-6% returns over 3 years (13th of 226 ETFs we track).
Pays a useful 5.46% income yield.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.49%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between NUGG vs QAU?

NUGG and QAU are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. NUGG carries the lower management fee (0.25%). Over 3 years, QAU has delivered the higher total return (25.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - NUGG vs QAU?

NUGG has the lower management fee at 0.25% a year, versus QAU 0.59%.

Which has performed higher - NUGG vs QAU?

Over the past 3 years, QAU has delivered the higher total return at 25.2% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QAU pays the higher at 5.46%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QAU is the larger fund by assets ($1.1bn). 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.