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Compare EXUS 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 Betashares Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS) 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
EXUS | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 349 | 310 |
Median incremental investment | $2,074.48 | $996.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,665.00 | $2,637.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
EXUS | VSO | |
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Strategy | EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses | 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 | ASML HOLDING NV (2.84 %) HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (1.39 %) ROCHE HOLDING AG (1.28 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | |
Management fee | 0.14 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
EXUS | VSO | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.14 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $37.49 | $71.28 |
Size | $161.146 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 45.71 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.59 % | 4.87 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/11/2025 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
EXUS | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 349 | 310 |
Median incremental investment | $2,074.48 | $996.81 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,665.00 | $2,637.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
EXUS | VSO | |
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EXUS | VSO |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |