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Compare MQAE 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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE) 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
MQAE | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $1,146.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,564.52 | $2,431.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MQAE | VSO | |
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Strategy | MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees). | 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 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.43 %) BHP Group Ltd (7.12 %) Westpac Banking Corp (4.25 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (57.24 %) Materials (14.95 %) Health Care (9.85 %) | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
MQAE | VSO | |
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Issuer | Macquarie | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.03 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $11.97 | $75.31 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 72.41 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.90 % | 4.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/05/2024 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MQAE | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 20 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $1,146.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,564.52 | $2,431.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MQAE | VSO | |
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MQAE | 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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |