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ETF ProvidersVanEckQUAL
QUAL
AU00000QUAL9
Passive ETFEquity

QUAL ETF · VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF

The QUAL Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by VanEck. It is built to track an index: MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index. The QUAL ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 295 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofDeveloped Market Stocks1M perf.-10.34%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-6.58%
1M flows
+€37M
AuM
€4.53B
E/R
0.4%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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Performance & flows

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QUAL
A$56.37
-9.02%
Developed Market Stocks
-1.20%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
-6.58%
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-9.02%
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+1.72%
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+54.52%
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+79.94%
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-6.58%
-8.74%
-8.74%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
AU00000QUAL9
AuM
€4.53B
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E/R
0.4%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
3/27/2026
A$56.37
1D NAV change
-1.12%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
295
Inception date
10/29/2014
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Managed Investment Scheme
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
QUAL gives investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of quality international companies listed on exchanges in developed markets around the world (ex Australia). QUAL aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-9.02%
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+1.72%
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+54.52%
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+79.94%
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Volatility
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Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
71.22%
Switzerland
6.02%
Japan
4.36%
United Kingdom
3.96%
Netherlands
3.53%
Ireland
2.26%
Germany
1.45%
Unavailable
2.86%
Other
4.34%
Sectors
Information Technology
32.58%
Health Care
14.78%
Industrials
13.42%
Communication Services
12.46%
Consumer Staples
7.37%
Financials
4.64%
Consumer Discretionary
3.92%
Materials
1.68%
Unavailable
8.67%
Other
0.48%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 295
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
META PLATFORMS
APPLE
NVIDIA
MICROSOFT-T
LILLY
ASML HOLDING
ALPHABET INC-CL
VISA INCORPORATION
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ALPHABET INC-CL
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
COSTCO WHOLESALE
MASTERCARD
US5128073062
CH1499059983
NETFLIX
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of December 31, 2025
Methodology

Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about QUAL ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


QUAL’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.

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Holdings review
84.53% of holdings have positive scoring
18.41% of holdings have negative scoring
25.12%
40.26%
19.15%
8.42%
8.29%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI World ex Australia Quality Net Total Return Index - AUD
Index ticker
M4CXMVIA Index
Index dividend policy
NTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

VanEck
VanEck ID Card
Number of funds
174
Total AuM
€165.39B
Expense ratio range
0.07% - 12.86%
Average expense ratio
0.6804%

Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.

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Frequently asked questions about QUAL

What does VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF, QUAL, invest in?

QUAL is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets ex-Australia Equities.

Which benchmark or index does QUAL replicate?

QUAL tracks the MSCI World ex Australia Quality Net Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of QUAL?

QUAL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.4%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was QUAL launched?

QUAL was introduced to the market on October 29, 2014. It trades on Australia

Who is the ETF issuer of QUAL?

VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF, QUAL, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of QUAL?

QUAL oversees €4.53B in assets as of March 27, 2026.

How has QUAL performed lately?

Based on data from March 27, 2026, QUAL returned -6.58% over the past month, -9.02% over the last three months and -8.74% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for QUAL?

As of March 27, 2026, QUAL recorded net flows of +€37M over the last month and +€167M year-to-date.

Does QUAL distribute dividends?

QUAL follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 27, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 2.18%.

What are the main country or region exposures of QUAL?

As of February 28, 2026, QUAL has significant geographic allocations in USA, Switzerland and Japan.

In which sector or theme does QUAL invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, QUAL focuses largely on Information Technology, Health Care and Industrials.

How many securities does QUAL hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, QUAL holds 295 positions in its portfolio, with 42.07% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in QUAL?

As of February 28, 2026, QUAL top three holdings include META PLATFORMS, APPLE and NVIDIA.

What is the base currency of QUAL?

The base currency of QUAL is AUD.

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