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Compare FSML vs. VIF
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 Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (FSML) and the Vanguard International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
FSML | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 29 | 33 |
Median incremental investment | $1,231.00 | $2,010.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,380.58 | $4,170.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FSML | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | FSML.AX was created on 2020-02-20 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Index over the medium to long term. | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Regis Healthcare Ltd (4.08 %) Elevra Lithium Ltd (4.04 %) Gemlife Communities Group Stapled Units (1 Ord & 1 Unt - Gemlife Trusts) (3.68 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (32.29 %) Other (18.17 %) Energy (9.23 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (74.40 %) New Zealand (7.16 %) Canada (5.81 %) | |
Management fee | 0.97 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
FSML | VIF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Firetraill | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.97 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $2.11 | $37.30 |
Size | N/A | $2.270 million |
10Y return | N/A | -30.25 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.14 % | 3.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 17/11/2024 | 08/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FSML | VIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 29 | 33 |
Median incremental investment | $1,231.00 | $2,010.15 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,380.58 | $4,170.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FSML | VIF | |
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FSML | VIF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |