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Compare GOAT 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 VanEck Morningstar International Wide Moat ETF (GOAT) 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
GOAT | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 49 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $700.72 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,704.38 | $2,409.92 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GOAT | VSO | |
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Strategy | GOAT.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Each Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. Each Fund does not aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a one-to-one basis. | 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 | Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd (2.63 %) YASKAWA Electric Corp (2.45 %) Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (2.38 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Consumer Discretionary (29.90 %) Other (20.97 %) Consumer Staples (20.74 %) | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (45.37 %) Japan (13.24 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (10.80 %) | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
GOAT | VSO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Morningstar Developed Markets ex-Australia Wide Moat Focus Index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $28.77 | $75.31 |
Size | $59.902 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 72.41 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.84 % | 4.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GOAT | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 49 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $700.72 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,704.38 | $2,409.92 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GOAT | VSO | |
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GOAT | 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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |