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Compare CURE vs. VSO
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Global X S&P Biotech ETF (CURE) and the Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CURE | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 82 | 231 |
Median incremental investment | $619.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,323.41 | $2,246.97 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
CURE | VSO | |
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Strategy | CURE.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index. | VSO.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Natera Inc (3.41 %) Incyte Corp (2.94 %) Gilead Sciences Inc (2.88 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (10.24 %) | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.17 %) Switzerland (1.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1.16 %) | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
CURE | VSO | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P Biotechnology Select Industry | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $49.94 | $68.09 |
Size | $38.065 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 58.79 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 5.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/11/2018 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CURE | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 82 | 231 |
Median incremental investment | $619.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,323.41 | $2,246.97 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
CURE | VSO | |
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CURE | VSO |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |