QUAL AU
Vaneck MSCI International Quality ETF Guide (QUAL) and Details
Last updated: 2026-10-03
Overview
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (ASX: QUAL) provides Australian investors with an international equity option centred on quality-focused companies. Its portfolio includes several large technology businesses, while its sector allocations and top-holding concentration give the fund a distinct profile within the broad world large-blend category.
Category
The ETF offers international share exposure with a quality emphasis. Its reported sector mix is led by technology at 38.535%, followed by healthcare at 14.759% and communication services at 12.394%. This means the international remit is paired with a substantial tilt towards technology.
The reported returns show different outcomes across the supplied periods: 4.72% year to date, 8.82% over one year, 15.85% over three years, 11.22% over five years and 15.13% over ten years. These figures describe past performance over the stated periods and do not indicate what returns may be in future.
Key facts
- Ticker
- QUAL
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU00000QUAL9
- Category / focus
- Equity World Large Blend
- Provider
- VanEck Investments Limited
- Domicile
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Inception date
- 2014-10-29
- Use of income
- Annually
- UCITS
- No
Costs
- TER
- 0.40%
- Ongoing charge
- 0.40%
- Net expense ratio
- 0.40%
- AUM
- 9.1B
The stated management cost is 0.4%. The supplied dividend yield is 3.52%, and distributions are indicated as annual. Yield and distribution amounts can change and should not be treated as guaranteed income.
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Performance
- YTD
- 4.7%
- 1 year
- 8.8%
- 3 years
- 15.9%
- 5 years
- 11.2%
- 10 years
- 15.1%
- Dividend yield
- 3.52%
- Top 10 concentration
- 37.3%
Holdings
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Apple Inc.5.05%
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NVIDIA Corporation4.77%
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Broadcom Inc4.29%
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Meta Platforms Inc.4.28%
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Visa Inc. Class A2.74%
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ASML Holding N.V.2.64%
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Alphabet Inc Class A2.33%
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Johnson & Johnson2.00%
Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.
The portfolio’s largest positions include Microsoft at 5.791%, Apple at 5.05%, NVIDIA at 4.769% and Broadcom at 4.293%. The ten largest holdings account for 37.342% of assets. Most of these leading holdings are US companies, with ASML providing a prominent European name.
Sectors
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Technology38.5%
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Healthcare14.8%
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Communication Services12.4%
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Industrials11.9%
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Financial Services9.8%
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Consumer Defensive7.6%
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Consumer Cyclicals3.1%
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Basic Materials1.8%
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Real Estate0.1%
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Energy0.1%
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
QUAL may be relevant to investors researching international equities through a quality-focused ETF. Its large technology allocation and concentration among its biggest holdings are important features to consider alongside its broad international remit.
Key risks
QUAL is exposed to share-market and currency movements, and its holdings can fall in value. The portfolio has notable exposure to technology and its ten largest holdings represent 37.342% of assets, so results may be affected by conditions facing those sectors and companies. Distributions and returns are not assured, and the stated yield may change.
FAQ
What does QUAL invest in?
QUAL is an international equity ETF with a quality focus. Its largest listed holdings include Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA and Broadcom, alongside companies such as Eli Lilly, Visa and ASML.
How concentrated are its largest holdings?
The ten largest holdings make up 37.342% of the portfolio. Technology is the largest sector allocation at 38.535%, so the fund’s international exposure also comes with meaningful concentration in large technology companies.
How much does QUAL cost?
Its stated management cost is 0.4%. ETF costs can affect returns over time, and the fund’s investment value and distributions can fluctuate.
*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.
