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Compare MVS vs. VGS
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 Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS) and the Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
MVS | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 21,473 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,040.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,494.92 | $3,564.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
MVS | VGS | |
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Strategy | MVS.AX was created on 2015-05-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors exposure to a portfolio that only includes the most liquid small-cap ASX-listed companies that generate revenues in Australia and did not omit their latest dividend payment. | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Tasmea Ltd Ordinary Fully Paid (1.99 %) West African Resources Ltd (1.95 %) Macmahon Holdings Ltd (1.94 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (29.84 %) Industrials (20.16 %) Information Technology (19.89 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.81 %) New Zealand (1.19 %) | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
MVS | VGS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MVIS Australia Small-Cap Dividend Payers Index - AUD | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $19.67 | $142.56 |
Size | $193.328 million | N/A |
10Y return | 20.31 % | 162.88 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.80 % | 2.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 28/05/2015 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MVS | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 11 | 21,473 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,040.69 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,494.92 | $3,564.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
MVS | VGS | |
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MVS | VGS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |