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QLTY

$32.40+0.87%Global / All World45/100
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BetaShares Global Quality Leaders ETF · BetaShares

Data as at 29 March 2026

TL;DR

BetaShares' quality-screened international equity ETF. Tracks the same MSCI World ex-Australia Quality Index as VanEck's QUAL — the choice between the two funds comes down to fund manager preference.

MER (Annual Fee)
0.35%
#5 lowest in Global / All World
1Y Return
+19.4%
3Y Return (p.a.)
+14.2%
Dividend Yield
0.82%
Trailing 12 months
AUM
$1,200M
Assets under management
Avg Daily Turnover
$1.6M
Avg shares × unit price
Unit Price
$32.40
As at 29 March 2026
Provider
BetaShares
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Strategy

Tracks the MSCI World ex-Australia Quality Index, applying screens for return on equity, earnings stability, and low debt. Same underlying methodology as QUAL. Managed by BetaShares.

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Key Fact

QLTY and QUAL both track the MSCI World ex-Australia Quality Index. The portfolios should be nearly identical. The only meaningful differences are the fund manager (BetaShares vs VanEck) and minor fee variations.

Suited for

Investors who want quality-factor international exposure and prefer BetaShares as their fund manager over VanEck. Both QLTY and QUAL track the same index, so returns should be nearly identical.

Risks

At 0.35% per year, QLTY costs more than plain international index funds. Quality factor strategies can lag during market recoveries when lower-quality companies outperform from depressed valuations.

ETFCheck Score45/100
Fees (40%)48
Fund Size (25%)51
Liquidity (20%)51
Yield (15%)21
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Frequently Asked Questions - QLTY

How does QLTY compare to VanEck's QUAL for Australian investors choosing between quality ETFs?+
QLTY charges a lower MER of 0.35% versus QUAL's 0.40% and holds roughly 150 stocks screened by BetaShares' proprietary quality composite score. QUAL tracks MSCI's quality index using ROE, earnings stability, and leverage. Over one year QLTY returned 19.4% versus QUAL's 20.2%, so performance is closely matched. Australian investors often hold both, but cost-conscious SMSF trustees may lean toward QLTY for the five basis point fee advantage.
Does QLTY include Australian stocks or is it purely international?+
QLTY is a global quality ETF that excludes Australian companies, making it a clean international complement to domestic holdings like VAS or A200. This avoids doubling up on ASX-listed names like BHP or CBA within your portfolio. For Australian investors building a core-satellite strategy, QLTY pairs well with a local index fund, ensuring quality factor exposure is applied exclusively to overseas markets where stock-picking alpha may be harder to capture.
What are the tax implications of QLTY distributions for Australian investors?+
QLTY's distributions of approximately 0.82% yield are classified as foreign-sourced income, so no franking credits are attached. BetaShares typically distributes income semi-annually, and the AMMA statement provided simplifies tax reporting for Australian investors. Foreign tax paid at source may generate foreign income tax offsets claimable on your Australian tax return. SMSF investors in pension phase should note that the low yield means minimal income, with returns driven primarily by capital growth.
Is QLTY suitable as a core global holding or should it be used as a satellite allocation?+
QLTY can serve as a core international holding for investors who believe quality outperformance persists long-term, given it holds around 150 large-cap global leaders filtered for profitability, earnings stability, and balance sheet strength. However, its quality bias means it underweights cyclicals, energy, and materials. Some Australian financial advisers recommend pairing QLTY with a broad market-cap weighted ETF like VGS to capture sectors the quality screen naturally excludes from the portfolio.