QLTY AU

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF Guide (QLTY): What Is It All About?

Last updated: 2026-10-03

Overview

Betashares Global Quality Leaders ETF (ASX: QLTY) gives Australian investors exposure to a portfolio of global shares. Its current holdings show a notable tilt towards technology and North America, alongside healthcare, communication services and financial companies. The supplied performance figures show a 4.93% year-to-date return and a 7.9% one-year return; past performance does not indicate future results.

Category

QLTY is a global equity ETF with a quality-oriented identity. Its reported portfolio spans companies in technology, healthcare, financial services, communication services and other sectors, with holdings across North America, Europe and Asia.

QLTY provides exposure across global equity markets, though the portfolio is weighted towards North America, which represents 68.006% of regional exposure. Europe Developed accounts for 14.904% and Japan for 13.753%. The mix offers exposure beyond Australian shares, while leaving returns influenced by overseas markets and sector-specific conditions.

Key facts

Ticker
QLTY
Exchange
AU
ISIN
AU0000022089
Category / focus
Equity World Large Blend
Provider
BetaShares Capital Ltd
Domicile
Australia
Currency
AUD
Inception date
2018-11-04
UCITS
No

Costs

TER
0.35%
Net expense ratio
0.35%
AUM
1.1B

The supplied total expense ratio is 0.35% a year. The supplied dividend yield is 3.34%; distributions and yield can vary over time.

 

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Performance

YTD
4.9%
1 year
7.9%
3 years
13.3%
5 years
8.4%
Dividend yield
3.34%
Top 10 concentration
22.2%

Holdings

  1. Palantir Technologies Inc.2.69%
    Ticker
    PLTR
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  2. Ticker
    MSFT
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  3. Arista Networks2.37%
    Ticker
    ANET
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    United States

  4. Recruit Holdings Co Ltd2.33%
    Ticker
    6098
    Sector
    Communication Services
    Country
    Japan

  5. Visa Inc. Class A2.25%
    Ticker
    V
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    United States

  6. Sony Corp2.21%
    Ticker
    6758
    Sector
    Technology
    Country
    Japan

  7. Johnson & Johnson2.11%
    Ticker
    JNJ
    Sector
    Healthcare
    Country
    United States

  8. Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc2.04%
    Ticker
    VRTX
    Sector
    Healthcare
    Country
    United States

  9. Ticker
    META
    Sector
    Communication Services
    Country
    United States

  10. Netflix Inc1.89%
    Ticker
    NFLX
    Sector
    Communication Services
    Country
    United States

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

The largest listed holding is Palantir Technologies at 2.688%, followed by Microsoft at 2.457% and Arista Networks at 2.365%. The top ten holdings account for 22.232% of the portfolio, with names spanning technology, communication services, healthcare and financial services. Technology is the largest sector allocation at 36.56%.

Regions

  • North America68.0%

  • Europe Developed14.9%

  • Japan13.8%

  • Asia Developed2.2%

  • United Kingdom1.0%

  • Latin America0.1%

  • Europe Emerging0.1%

  • Australasia0.0%

  • Asia Emerging0.0%

  • 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

  • Technology36.6%

  • Financial Services12.7%

  • Healthcare11.5%

  • Communication Services10.7%

  • Consumer Cyclicals10.4%

  • Industrials10.3%

  • Consumer Defensive6.6%

  • Basic Materials0.7%

  • Energy0.5%

  • Utilities0.0%

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

Risks

Who it may suit

QLTY may interest investors researching global shares with a quality-oriented approach and a strong technology-sector presence. Its overseas exposure and equity-market risks are important considerations; this profile is general information, not personal investment advice.

Key risks

QLTY is an equity fund, so its value can fall as well as rise with share markets. Its substantial technology weighting and North American exposure mean results may be affected by developments in those areas. Global holdings also bring exposure to overseas-market and currency movements for Australian investors.

FAQ

What does QLTY invest in?

QLTY holds global large-company shares, with its portfolio tilted towards technology and substantial exposure to North America. It also holds companies in sectors including healthcare, financial services and communication services.

Does QLTY track a verified benchmark?

What are QLTY’s costs?

The supplied ongoing cost figure is 0.35% a year.

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

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