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Compare PMGOLD vs. VSO

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are PMGOLD and VSO. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

PMGOLD

VSO

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

3,311

313

Median incremental investment

$909.75

$997.33

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,605.69

$2,660.67

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

PMGOLD

VSO

Strategy

PMGOLD.AX was created on 2003-05-09 by Perth Mint. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. PMGOLD.AX is designed to track the international price of gold in Australian dollars and offers investors a simple, low cost way to access the returns on gold.

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

Gold (100 %)

carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %)

Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %)

Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (24.32 %)

Industrials (14.76 %)

Financials (12.31 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.27 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %)

United States (0.69 %)

Management fee

0.15 %

0.3 %

Key Summary

PMGOLD

VSO

Issuer

Perth Mint

Vanguard

Tracking index

LBMA Gold Price AM - AUD - Benchmark Price Return

MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.15 %

0.3 %

Price

$59.47

$71.91

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

256.11 %

45.89 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

4.87 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

29/12/2010

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

PMGOLD

VSO

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

3,311

313

Median incremental investment

$909.75

$997.33

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,605.69

$2,660.67

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

PMGOLD

VSO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

PMGOLD

VSO

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield