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Compare HLTH 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 Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (HLTH) 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
HLTH | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 234 |
Median incremental investment | $541.05 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,632.00 | $2,305.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HLTH | VSO | |
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Strategy | HLTH.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. | 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 | Waters Corp (2.67 %) DexCom Inc (2.67 %) Intuitive Surgical Inc (2.65 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (9.88 %) | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (68.78 %) Japan (13.50 %) Denmark (7.34 %) | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
HLTH | VSO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MarketGrader Developed Markets ex-Australia Health Care Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $11.90 | $69.54 |
Size | $51.163 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 56.06 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.58 % | 5.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HLTH | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 234 |
Median incremental investment | $541.05 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,632.00 | $2,305.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HLTH | VSO | |
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HLTH | 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 |