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Compare IEM vs. VISM
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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM) and the Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
IEM | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 175 | 270 |
Median incremental investment | $1,640.52 | $1,192.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,415.36 | $2,447.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
IEM | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.97 %) USD CASH (0.09 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
IEM | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $68.99 | $65.26 |
Size | $1.348 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 36.88 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.82 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 175 | 270 |
Median incremental investment | $1,640.52 | $1,192.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,415.36 | $2,447.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEM | VISM | |
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Cons |
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IEM | VISM |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |