VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF
VanEck · MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index · Since 2014
Annual fee
0.40%
$40/year per $10,000
Fund size
$8.4B
AUD
Dividend yield
1.4%
Semi-annually · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
295
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~December 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar →
QUAL takes a different approach to global investing, instead of owning all large companies by market cap (like VGS), it specifically selects companies with 'quality' characteristics: high return on equity, stable earnings growth, and low debt. The result is a concentrated portfolio of around 300 companies with durable competitive advantages. QUAL has historically delivered higher returns than the broad market over full market cycles and has historically declined less in downturns because higher-quality companies carry stronger balance sheets. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. At 0.40% it's more expensive than VGS but delivers a meaningfully different portfolio.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 5.1% |
| Microsoft Corporation | 5.0% |
| Broadcom Inc. | 4.7% |
| Meta Platforms Inc. | 4.6% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 4.6% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 3.5% |
| Asml Holding Nv | 2.8% |
| Alphabet Inc. | 2.6% |
| Visa Inc. | 2.4% |
| Johnson & Johnson | 1.8% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 37% |
| Industrials | 13.6% |
| Health Care | 13.5% |
| Financials | 10.6% |
| Communication Services | 10.1% |
| Consumer Staples | 8% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 3.7% |
| Materials | 1.9% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 77.4% |
| Switzerland | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | 4.4% |
| Japan | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | 3% |
| Germany | 1.6% |
| Other / cash | 5.7% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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QUAL takes a different approach to global investing, instead of owning all large companies by market cap (like VGS), it specifically selects companies with 'quality' characteristics: high return on equity, stable earnings growth, and low debt.
QUAL's annual management fee is 0.4% p.a. ($40 per $10,000 invested).
QUAL pays distributions semi-annually. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.