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Vaneck MSCI International Quality ETF Guide (QUAL) and Details
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Overview
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) is an Australian-listed ETF focused on international shares with a quality theme. The supplied portfolio data shows a pronounced technology tilt, while its largest ten holdings account for 37.763% of assets. The displayed ongoing charge is 0.39%.
Category
VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) offers exposure to international equities through a quality-themed approach. Its supplied portfolio is led by major technology companies, with additional holdings across healthcare, industrials, communication services and financial services.
The portfolio’s sector mix and leading holdings give it meaningful exposure to large technology businesses, alongside healthcare, industrial and communication services companies. The supplied performance figures show returns of 5.861% year to date, 9.142% over one year and 15.941% over three years. Past performance does not establish future results.
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Key facts
- Ticker
- QUAL
- Exchange
- AU
- ISIN
- AU00000QUAL9
- Category / focus
- Global Equity
- Provider
- VanEck Investments Limited
- Domicile
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Inception date
- 2014-10-29
- Use of income
- Annually
- UCITS
- No
Costs
- TER
- 0.39%
- Ongoing charge
- 0.39%
- Net expense ratio
- 0.39%
- AUM
- 9.4B
The displayed ongoing charge is 0.39%. The supplied dividend yield is 3.539%, with distributions listed as annual; neither yield nor distributions are fixed.
Performance
- YTD
- 7.7%
- 1 year
- 7.3%
- 3 years
- 15.5%
- 5 years
- 11.1%
- 10 years
- 16.3%
- Dividend yield
- 3.41%
- Top 10 concentration
- 38.4%
Holdings
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Apple Inc.5.49%
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Meta Platforms Inc.4.45%
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NVIDIA Corporation4.35%
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Broadcom Inc3.95%
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Visa Inc. Class A2.92%
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ASML Holding N.V.2.60%
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Johnson & Johnson2.06%
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Alphabet Inc Class A1.90%
Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.
The largest displayed positions are Microsoft (5.783%), Apple (5.017%), NVIDIA (4.709%), Broadcom (4.307%) and Meta Platforms (4.44%). The top ten holdings represent 37.763% of the portfolio. Technology is the largest sector allocation at 39.237%, followed by healthcare at 14.647% and industrials at 12.318%.
Sectors
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Technology37.5%
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Healthcare16.7%
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Industrials11.2%
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Communication Services10.6%
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Financial Services10.5%
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Consumer Defensive8.9%
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Consumer Cyclicals3.5%
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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
This ETF may interest Australian investors researching international share exposure with a quality focus and substantial holdings in global technology and healthcare companies. Its concentrated leading holdings and sector mix are relevant considerations when assessing how it may fit alongside other investments. This is general information, not personal investment advice.
Key risks
The portfolio has material exposure to technology and its ten largest holdings make up 37.763% of assets, so results may be affected by the performance of a relatively concentrated group of companies and sectors. International share prices can fluctuate, and the supplied information does not specify currency-hedging arrangements. Returns and distributions can vary, and the displayed dividend yield is not guaranteed.
FAQ
What does QUAL invest in?
QUAL provides exposure to international shares selected around a quality theme. Its portfolio includes large technology, healthcare, communication services and financial services companies.
What are the ETF’s largest holdings?
The largest displayed holdings include Microsoft, Apple, NVIDIA, Broadcom and Meta. The top ten holdings together account for 37.763% of the portfolio.
How much does QUAL cost and how often does it distribute?
Its displayed ongoing charge is 0.39%. Distributions are listed as annual, and the displayed dividend yield is 3.539%; yield and distributions can change.
*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.
