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WCMQ vs QLTY

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

At a glance

Comparing WCMQ and QLTY. QLTY has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year and QLTY offers the higher at 3.3%.
Lower fee
QLTY 0.35% p.a.
Higher yield
QLTY 3.3%
Larger fund
QLTY $1.1bn

Side-by-side comparison

Metric WCMQ
WCM Quality Global Growth Fund - Active ETF
QLTY
BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF
Snapshot
Provider
—
BetaShares
Tracks index
MSCI All Country World ex Australia Index
iSTOXX MUTB Global ex-Australia Quality Leaders 150 Index
Categories
Intl, Growth, Quality, Active
Intl, Factor, Quality
Listed since
2020 (6 yrs)
2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
—
$1.1bn
Cost & income
Management fee
1.35%
0.35%
Dividend yield
—
3.3%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
20%
20%
Tax drag 0.48% 1.54%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
—
7.9%
net
3-year return
—
15.5%
net
5-year return
—
9.8%
net
10-year return
—
—
Risk
Volatility (3y)
—
10.4%
Volatility (5y)
—
12.7%
Volatility (10y)
—
—
Sharpe ratio (3y)
—
1.05
Sharpe ratio (5y)
—
0.54
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

WCMQ WCM Quality Global Growth Fund - Active ETF
  • A 1.35% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between WCMQ vs QLTY?

WCMQ and QLTY are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. QLTY carries the lower management fee (0.35%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - WCMQ vs QLTY?

QLTY has the lower management fee at 0.35% a year, versus WCMQ 1.35%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

QLTY pays the higher at 3.3%. 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.

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