Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF
BetaShares · Gold spot price (AUD hedged) · Since 2011
Annual fee
0.59%
$59/yr per $10,000
Fund size
$1.4B
AUD
Dividend yield
1.2%
Distributions · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
1
position
QAU is one way to own gold on the ASX, you're buying actual physical gold bars held in a vault. Unlike MNRS (which owns gold mining company shares), QAU tracks the gold price directly with no mining company operational risk. Gold has been in a sustained multi-year rally, with the gold price reaching nearly $5,000/oz USD in early 2026. QAU is currency-hedged, so your returns reflect purely the gold price without AUD/USD noise. Gold is commonly discussed as a portfolio diversifier and inflation hedge, whether any gold allocation suits your circumstances is a decision that depends on your individual financial situation, consult a licensed financial adviser.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Physical gold bullion | 100.0% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Gold | 100% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Global (physically held in vault) | 100% |
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QAU is one way to own gold on the ASX, you're buying actual physical gold bars held in a vault.
QAU's annual management fee is 0.59% per year ($59 per $10,000 invested).