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QUAL vs GOAT

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing QUAL and GOAT. QUAL has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, QUAL has the higher 5 years return at 11.2% a year, and GOAT offers the higher at 10.58%.
Lower fee
QUAL 0.4% p.a.
Higher 5 years return
QUAL 11.2% p.a.
Higher yield
GOAT 10.58%
Higher risk-adjusted
QUAL Sharpe 0.66 (5y)
Lower volatility
GOAT 11.6% (5y)
Larger fund
QUAL $8.6bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric QUAL
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
GOAT
VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
VanEck
Tracks index
MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index
Morningstar Developed Markets ex-Australia Wide Moat Focus Index
Categories
Intl, Factor, Quality
Intl, Factor, Quality, Value
Listed since
2014 (12 yrs)
2020 (6 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$8.6bn
$66m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.4%
0.49%
Dividend yield
3.52%
10.58%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
35%
Tax drag 1.85% 4.23%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
9.2%
net
0.7%
net
3-year return
14.8%
net
6.9%
net
5-year return
11.2%
net
6.1%
net
10-year return
15%
net
Risk
Volatility (3y)
10.5%
11.3%
Volatility (5y)
12.6%
11.6%
Volatility (10y)
11.9%
Sharpe ratio (3y)
0.98
0.28
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.66
0.3
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

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.
GOAT VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF
  • High 10.58% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Has lagged most peers over 1 year (250th of 308).

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between QUAL vs GOAT?

QUAL and GOAT are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QUAL carries the lower management fee (0.4%). Over 5 years, QUAL has delivered the higher total return (11.2% a year). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - QUAL vs GOAT?

QUAL has the lower management fee at 0.4% a year, versus GOAT 0.49%.

Which has performed higher - QUAL vs GOAT?

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

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

GOAT pays the higher at 10.58%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

QUAL is the larger 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.

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