Betashares Australian Quality ETF vs Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
Overlap is estimated from the funds' listed top holdings, not their full constituent lists. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Betashares Australian Quality ETF
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Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
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Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
AQLT and QUS are both Thematic ETFs: AQLT tracks the and QUS tracks the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. QUS has the lower management fee (0.29% vs 0.35% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 0% estimated (top 40 holdings).
Key differences at a glance
There is no single "better" fund here - which suits you depends on your goals. The clearest differences between AQLT and QUS:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
QUS has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
AQLT is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
More holdings means broader exposure; fewer means a more focused fund. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a specific tilt.
A higher distribution yield may suit investors seeking income; a lower yield may suit a growth or tax-efficiency focus. Yields are estimates and are not guaranteed; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Green highlights the factually lower fee or higher scale/income figure. Performance is never highlighted. Data from issuer disclosures, reviewed quarterly.
Yield figures are estimates based on recent distributions and may vary. Past distributions are not a reliable indicator of future distributions.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Top shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: top 40 holdings.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
AQLT top holdings
QUS top holdings
Based on each fund's most recently published sector and geographic weightings; figures are approximate. Full breakdowns are shown below.
AQLT sectors
QUS sectors
Geographic weights for AQLT and QUSare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
AQLT geography
QUS geography
There is no single right choice between AQLT and QUS - it depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. The key differences between the two funds are summarised near the top of this page, with the full side-by-side data below.
AQLT and QUS have approximately 0% estimated holdings overlap (top 40 holdings). This is considered low overlap, estimated from listed top holdings rather than the full constituent lists.
QUS has the lower management fee. AQLT charges 0.35% per year ($35 per year on a $10,000 investment) and QUS charges 0.29% per year ($29 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $6 per year per $10,000 invested.
AQLT (Betashares Australian Quality ETF) manages approximately $1.1B and QUS (Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF) manages approximately $995.68M. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
You can hold both, but with approximately 0% estimated holdings overlap the two funds hold mostly different companies, so they can be more complementary. Whether that suits you depends on your own objectives.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. AQLT charges 0.35% and QUS charges 0.29%, so QUS has the lower management fee, and they have approximately 0% estimated holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors above and consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination.
General information only.This comparison and the ETFLens tools on this page provide general information about two exchange-traded funds and do not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It is not personal financial product or investment advice. ETFLens does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL). Holdings overlap is calculated from each fund's published holdings (full lists where the issuer publishes one, listed top holdings otherwise), and fee data is sourced from fund manager PDS documents and updated quarterly. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider each fund's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD), and seek advice from a registered tax agent or licensed financial adviser, before making investment decisions.
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