Betashares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF vs Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
Overlap is calculated from each fund's full published holdings list. Where there are no shared listed holdings it is shown as not reliably estimable.
Betashares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged 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.
MNRS and QUS are both Thematic ETFs: MNRS tracks the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index (Hedged into AUD) and QUS tracks the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. QUS has the lower management fee (0.29% vs 0.57% p.a.). Holdings overlap is approximately 0% (full holdings data).
Key differences at a glance
Which of MNRS and QUS fits depends on your objectives, not on one being superior. Where the two funds differ most:
Category scores compare these two ETFs only and are not absolute ratings.
QUS has the lower management fee - the one objective "cheaper" axis.
QUS is the larger fund. Larger is not inherently better, but greater scale can support tighter spreads and lower closure risk.
QUS spreads exposure across more holdings (MNRS 57, QUS 501); the other is more concentrated. Neither is inherently better - it depends on whether you want breadth or a focused tilt.
MNRS distributes approximately 0.2% and QUS approximately 2.38%; QUS 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 shared holdings ranked by overlap contribution, the smaller of each company's weight in the two funds. Basis: full holdings data.
Top 10 listed holdings for each fund, from issuer disclosures.
MNRS 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.
MNRS sectors
QUS sectors
Geographic weights for QUSare approximate, inferred from the fund's category.
MNRS geography
QUS geography
Choosing between MNRS and QUS depends on your goals, time horizon and current holdings, not on one being the right answer for everyone. The main differences are summarised above, with the complete data below.
MNRS and QUS have approximately 0% holdings overlap, based on each fund's full published holdings list. This is considered low overlap.
QUS has the lower management fee. MNRS charges 0.57% per year ($57 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 $28 per year per $10,000 invested.
MNRS (Betashares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF) manages approximately $248.9M 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. MNRS charges 0.57% 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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