Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) Review & Analysis
- −2.2% in September (total return), in line with the median Australian shares ETF at −2.1%.
- Investors added a net $44m (3.0% of the fund). That ranked #46 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $35.19, 4% below its 12-month high (range $31.60 to $36.52).
About AQLT
AQLT is Betashares' Australian Quality ETF. It tracks the Solactive Australia Quality Select Index, which picks around 40 ASX companies that score well on return on equity, low debt and stable earnings growth. It is passive.
The quality screen produces a very different mix from a broad index. CSL is the largest holding, and companies such as Wesfarmers and Telstra carry more weight, while BHP and the major miners have much less influence than in VAS or A200. Health care and consumer companies feature more prominently, though the banks still make up a big slice. Distributions are typically franked but usually lower than the broad market, as quality companies often reinvest more. With only 40 or so holdings, it is more concentrated than a market fund. There is no currency risk.
AQLT may suit investors who want a quality tilt alongside or instead of part of a broad Australian core. Alternatives include MVW and DACE. See VAS vs AQLT and A200 vs AQLT.
AQLT distributions and dividend dates
AQLT pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $0.9715 per unit (35% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own AQLT before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.9%, with distributions around 70% franked. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare AQLT with
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| 1 year | +5.3% | +2.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +6.5% |
| Size | $1.5bn | $26.7bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| 1 year | +5.3% | +2.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +6.9% |
| Size | $1.5bn | $11.1bn |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| 1 year | +5.3% | −5.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +1.3% |
| Size | $1.5bn | $36m |
| Fee | 0.35% | 0.05% |
| 1 year | +5.3% | +2.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +6.8% |
| Size | $1.5bn | $9.7bn |
AQLT price by TradingView
| Stock Code | AQLT |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Betashares |
| Asset Class | Australian shares |
| AUM | $1.5bn |
| MER (%) | 0.35% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$44m |
| Last Price | $35.19 |
| 52-Week Range | $31.60 – $36.52 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.05% |
| Listing Date | 06/04/2022 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | Not yet in our data. See the PDS |
| Issuer website | Betashares ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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