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QAU ETF · Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged)
The QAU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by BetaShares. It is built to track an index: LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price AM Index. The QAU ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofGold1M perf.+2.72%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+2.52%
1M flows
-€9.6M
AuM
€1.04B
E/R
0.59%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
QAU
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Performance & flows
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QAU
A$41.11
+22.53%
Gold
+23.70%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.52%  | +22.53% | +75.10%  | +165.61% | +171.40% | -0.02% | +19.36% | +19.36%  | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/10/2026
A$41.11
1D NAV change
+1.56%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Physically backed
No. of holdings
N/A
Inception date
5/3/2011
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Unit Investment Trust
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
QAU is backed by physical gold bullion and aims to track the performance of the price of gold, hedged for currency movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate (before fees and expenses)
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +22.53% | +75.10% | +165.61% | +171.40% |
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BetaShares
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Number of funds
103
Total AuM
€39.51B
Expense ratio range
0.04% - 1.38%
Average expense ratio
0.5061%
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Frequently asked questions about QAU
What does Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged), QAU, invest in?
QAU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Gold.
Which benchmark or index does QAU replicate?
QAU tracks the LBMA Gold Price AM - USD, through a replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QAU?
QAU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.59%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was QAU launched?
QAU was introduced to the market on May 3, 2011. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of QAU?
Betashares Gold Bullion ETF (Currency Hedged), QAU, is provided by BetaShares. Learn more about BetaShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QAU?
QAU oversees €1.04B in assets as of March 10, 2026.
How has QAU performed lately?
Based on data from March 10, 2026, QAU returned 2.52% over the past month, 22.53% over the last three months and 19.36% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for QAU?
As of March 10, 2026, QAU recorded net flows of -€9.6M over the last month and +€6.9M year-to-date.
Does QAU distribute dividends?
QAU follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.09%.
What is the base currency of QAU?
The base currency of QAU is AUD.
Is QAU currency-hedged?
QAU is hedged, meaning it seeks to minimize the impact of currency fluctuations between its base currency and the currency of the underlying assets.
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