QLTY vs QHAL - Compare ETFs side by side

At a glance

Comparing QLTY and QHAL. QLTY has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, QHAL has the higher 5 years return at 10.4% a year, and QHAL offers the higher at 3.38%.

Lower fee

QLTY 0.35% p.a.

Higher 5 years return

QHAL 10.4% p.a.

Higher yield

QHAL 3.38%

Higher risk-adjusted

QLTY Sharpe 0.54 (5y)

Lower volatility

QLTY 12.7% (5y)

Larger fund

QHAL $2.7bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric	QLTY BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF	QHAL VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF
Snapshot
Provider	BetaShares	VanEck
Tracks index	iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders 150 Index	MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index (AUD Hedged)
Categories	Intl, Factor, Quality	Intl, Factor, Quality
Listed since	2018 (8 yrs)	2019 (7 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)	$1.1bn	$2.7bn
Cost & income
Management fee	0.35%	0.43%
Dividend yield	3.3%	3.38%
Franking	0%	0%
Turnover	20%	15%
Tax drag	1.54%	1.44%
Returns	Tax bracket - adjusts tax drag & net returns
1-year return	7.9% net	15.1% net
3-year return	15.5% net	18.3% net
5-year return	9.8% net	10.4% net
10-year return	—	—
Risk
Volatility (3y)	10.4%	11.8%
Volatility (5y)	12.7%	15.2%
Volatility (10y)	—	—
Sharpe ratio (3y)	1.05	1.14
Sharpe ratio (5y)	0.54	0.51
Sharpe ratio (10y)	—	—
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 →

QHAL VanEck MSCI International Quality (AUD Hedged) ETF

Top-20% returns over 1 year (63rd of 318 ETFs we track).

Cheaper alternatives exist: HGBL, VGAD, and QLTY.

Full QHAL analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QLTY vs QHAL?

QLTY and QHAL are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QLTY carries the lower management fee (0.35%). Over 5 years, QHAL has delivered the higher total return (10.4% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QLTY vs QHAL?

QLTY has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, versus QHAL 0.43%.

Which has performed higher - QLTY vs QHAL?

Over the past 5 years, QHAL has delivered the higher total return at 10.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QHAL pays the higher at 3.38%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QHAL is the larger fund by assets ($2.7bn). 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.