VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF vs Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF
These ETFs do not share enough listed holdings to estimate overlap.
Scored across Cost (35%), Fund size (20%), Holdings breadth (25%), Income (20%). Past performance is excluded.
See full breakdown ↓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.
CLNE and QAU are both Thematic ETFs. CLNE tracks the S&P Global Clean Energy Select Index and QAU tracks the Gold spot price (AUD hedged). QAU has the lower management fee (0.59% vs 0.65% p.a.). A holdings overlap is not reliably estimable for this pair.
VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF
VanEck
Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF
BetaShares
Comparison scores reflect how each ETF compares to the other on these specific dimensions only. They are not absolute ratings or recommendations.
Key differences at a glance
Neither CLNE nor QAU is the "right" pick for everyone; it comes down to what you want from the holding. Where they differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
QAU has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
QAU is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
CLNE spreads exposure across more holdings (CLNE 31, QAU 1); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
CLNE distributes approximately 0.8% and QAU approximately 1.2%; QAU carries the higher estimated distribution yield. A higher yield may suit an income focus; a lower one 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 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
CLNE top holdings
QAU top holdings
Based on each fund's most recently published sector and geographic weightings; figures are approximate. Full breakdowns are shown below.
CLNE sectors
QAU sectors
CLNE geography
QAU geography
Whether CLNE or QAU fits comes down to your goals, time horizon and what you already hold. The clearest differences are summarised near the top of this page, with the full data below.
CLNE and QAU do not share enough listed top holdings to reliably estimate a holdings overlap. Compare their fees, holdings and sectors on this page.
QAU has the lower management fee. CLNE charges 0.65% per year ($65 per year on a $10,000 investment) and QAU charges 0.59% per year ($59 per year on a $10,000 investment). The difference is $6 per year per $10,000 invested.
CLNE (VanEck Global Clean Energy ETF) manages approximately $97.6M and QAU (Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF) manages approximately $1.4B. Fund size can affect liquidity and bid-ask spreads but does not by itself change the management fee.
CLNE and QAU do not share enough listed top holdings to estimate overlap, so whether holding both duplicates your exposure depends on their full constituent lists.
There is no universally right choice. It depends on your goals, time horizon and existing holdings. CLNE charges 0.65% and QAU charges 0.59%, so QAU has the lower management fee. 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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