QLTY vs MOAT - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QLTY and MOAT. QLTY has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, QLTY has the higher 5 years return at 9.8% a year, and MOAT offers the higher at 10.04%.

Lower fee

QLTY 0.35% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

QLTY 9.8% p.a.

Higher yield

MOAT 10.04%

Higher risk-adjusted

QLTY Sharpe 0.54 (5y)

Lower volatility

QLTY 12.7% (5y)

Larger fund

QLTY $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QLTY BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF	MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	VanEck
Tracks index	iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders 150 Index	Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index
Categories	Intl, Factor, Quality	US, Factor, Quality, Value
Listed since	2018 (8 yrs)	2015 (11 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.1bn	$843m
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.49%
Dividend yield	3.3%	10.04%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	20%	40%
Tax drag	1.54%	4.17%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.9% net	2.5% net
3-year return	15.5% net	9.9% net
5-year return	9.8% net	9.4% net
10-year return	—	14.3% net
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.4%	12.2%
Volatility (5y)	12.7%	12.9%
Volatility (10y)	—	12.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.05	0.5
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.54	0.5
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	0.93
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

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 →

MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF

Top-14% returns over 10 years (15th of 110 ETFs we track).
High 10.04% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.

Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.38%.

Full MOAT analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QLTY vs MOAT?

QLTY and MOAT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QLTY carries the lower management fee (0.35%). Over 5 years, QLTY has delivered the higher total return (9.8% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QLTY vs MOAT?

QLTY has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, versus MOAT 0.49%.

Which has performed higher - QLTY vs MOAT?

Over the past 5 years, QLTY has delivered the higher total return at 9.8% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

MOAT pays the higher at 10.04%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QLTY 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.