PMGOLD vs QAU - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing PMGOLD and QAU. PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, PMGOLD has the higher 10 years return at 12.5% a year, and QAU offers the higher at 5.46%.

Lower fee

PMGOLD 0.15% p.a.

Higher 10 years return

PMGOLD 12.5% p.a.

Higher yield

QAU 5.46%

Higher risk-adjusted

PMGOLD Sharpe 0.73 (10y)

Lower volatility

PMGOLD 14.7% (10y)

Larger fund

PMGOLD $2.2bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	PMGOLD Perth Mint Gold	QAU BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged)
Snapshot
Provider	—	BetaShares
Tracks index	LBMA Gold Price	—
Categories	Commodities	Commodities
Listed since	2003 (23 yrs)	—
Fund size (AUM)	$2.2bn	$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.15%	0.59%
Dividend yield	0%	5.46%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	0%	—
Tax drag	0%	1.75%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	13.4% net	20.9% net
3-year return	25.4% net	25.2% net
5-year return	18.4% net	14.8% net
10-year return	12.5% net	9.7% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	18%	18.9%
Volatility (5y)	15.8%	17.1%
Volatility (10y)	14.7%	15.3%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.13	1.07
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.95	0.71
Sharpe ratio (10y)	0.73	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

PMGOLD Perth Mint Gold

Top-3% returns over 5 years (6th of 188 ETFs we track).
Low-cost: a 0.15% management fee keeps more of the return in your pocket.

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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 PMGOLD vs QAU?

PMGOLD and QAU are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. PMGOLD carries the lower management fee (0.15%). Over 10 years, PMGOLD has delivered the higher total return (12.5% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - PMGOLD vs QAU?

PMGOLD has the lower management fee at 0.15% a year, versus QAU 0.59%.

Which has performed higher - PMGOLD vs QAU?

Over the past 10 years, PMGOLD has delivered the higher total return at 12.5% 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?

PMGOLD is the larger fund by assets ($2.2bn). 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.