AQLT AU

AQLT ETF: A Guide to Betashares Australian Quality ETF

Price data last refreshed:

Overview

Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) offers a quality-focused route to Australian shares. Its reported portfolio is led by financial services and healthcare, with CSL, Wesfarmers and several major banks among its largest holdings. The supplied profile reports returns of 8.435% year to date, 5.629% over one year and 17.385% over three years, alongside a 3.915% dividend yield. These figures describe past performance and reported yield, not future outcomes.

Category

AQLT offers Australian equity exposure with a quality-investing focus. Quality approaches commonly assess company characteristics such as profitability, debt levels and earnings stability; the portfolio shown here includes large Australian businesses across financial services, healthcare, consumer, communications, resources and energy.

Australian equities include a sizeable financial-services presence, and AQLT’s reported allocation reflects that, with financial services the largest sector exposure. Healthcare is another significant allocation, while basic materials, consumer cyclicals and technology add further sources of company and sector exposure. These weights can make the fund behave differently from portfolios with broader or differently weighted Australian-share exposure.

 

Top Australian Brokers

Key facts

Ticker
AQLT
Exchange
AU
ISIN
AU0000121287
Provider
BetaShares Capital Ltd
Domicile
Australia
Currency
AUD
Inception date
2022-04-04
UCITS
No

Costs

AUM
1.5B

The supplied profile does not include a management fee, total expense ratio or ongoing charge. Check the fund’s current disclosure documents for applicable costs.

Performance

YTD
8.4%
1 year
5.6%
3 years
17.4%
Dividend yield
3.92%
Top 10 concentration
48.8%

Holdings

  1. CSL Ltd8.51%
    Ticker
    CSL
    Sector
    Healthcare
    Country
    Australia

  2. Wesfarmers Ltd6.20%
    Ticker
    WES
    Sector
    Consumer Cyclical
    Country
    Australia

  3. Commonwealth Bank of Australia5.05%
    Ticker
    CBA
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  4. Telstra Group Ltd5.24%
    Ticker
    TLS
    Sector
    Communication Services
    Country
    Australia

  5. BHP Group Ltd5.02%
    Ticker
    BHP
    Sector
    Basic Materials
    Country
    Australia

  6. National Australia Bank Ltd4.38%
    Ticker
    NAB
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  7. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd3.68%
    Ticker
    ANZ
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  8. Westpac Banking Corporation3.94%
    Ticker
    WBC
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  9. Macquarie Group Ltd3.64%
    Ticker
    MQG
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  10. Woodside Energy Group Ltd3.19%
    Ticker
    WDS
    Sector
    Energy
    Country
    Australia

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

The reported portfolio spans Australian businesses, with financial services the largest sector exposure at 35.456%, followed by healthcare at 18.958%. CSL is the largest listed holding at 8.514%, with Wesfarmers at 6.2%, Telstra at 5.235%, Commonwealth Bank at 5.047% and BHP at 5.023%. The ten largest holdings together represent 48.841% of the portfolio.

Regions

  • Australasia96.0%

  • North America3.3%

  • Asia Emerging2.0%

  • Japan0.0%

  • Latin America0.0%

  • Asia Developed0.0%

  • United Kingdom0.0%

  • Europe Emerging0.0%

  • Europe Developed0.0%

  • Africa/Middle East0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Sectors

  • Financial Services35.5%

  • Healthcare19.0%

  • Consumer Cyclicals12.7%

  • Basic Materials9.9%

  • Technology9.4%

  • Communication Services7.2%

  • Energy3.2%

  • Industrials3.1%

  • Consumer Defensive2.0%

  • Utilities0.0%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

Buy this ETF

Risks

Who it may suit

AQLT may interest investors researching Australian shares through a quality-focused lens, who are comfortable with domestic equity and portfolio concentration risks. This is general information, not a personal recommendation.

Key risks

AQLT is exposed to movements in Australian share prices and to the business risks of its underlying companies. Its reported concentration in financial services and its 48.841% allocation to the ten largest holdings mean that weakness among major holdings or in heavily weighted sectors could weigh on returns. A quality-focused selection approach may also differ from broad-market exposures and can perform differently as market leadership shifts. Past returns do not guarantee future results.

FAQ

What does AQLT invest in?

AQLT provides exposure to Australian shares, with a quality-focused approach. Its reported holdings include companies from financial services, healthcare, consumer, communications, resources and energy sectors.

What are AQLT’s largest reported holdings?

The largest listed position is CSL Ltd at 8.514%, followed by Wesfarmers at 6.2%. Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Telstra and BHP are also among the largest reported holdings.

Does AQLT track a verified benchmark?

What are the main risks to consider?

The portfolio is concentrated in Australian shares, and financial services is its largest reported sector exposure. Its ten largest holdings account for 48.841% of the portfolio, so company, sector and broader Australian-market movements may have a material effect on returns.

*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.

Shares Brokers News Guides Tips