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Compare QSML vs. VAS
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 MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QSML | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 98 | 19,605 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,467.32 | $2,789.37 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
QSML | VAS | |
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Strategy | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.66 %) Casey's General Stores Inc (1.37 %) Toll Brothers Inc (1.27 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (50.51 %) Consumer Staples (21.00 %) Other (21.00 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
QSML | VAS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $31.43 | $103.83 |
Size | $1.464 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 41.57 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.08 % | 5.55 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/03/2021 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QSML | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 98 | 19,605 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,467.32 | $2,789.37 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
QSML | VAS | |
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QSML | VAS |
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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 |