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Compare ROBO 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 Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) 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
ROBO | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 537 | 286 |
Median incremental investment | $650.00 | $993.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,350.90 | $2,446.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ROBO | VSO | |
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Strategy | ROBO.AX was created on 2017-09-13 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the ROBO.AX Global Robotics and Automation Index (the Index) | 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 | Teradyne Inc (2.23 %) Intuitive Surgical Inc (2.03 %) Fanuc Corp (1.99 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (52.46 %) Information Technology (47.54 %) Consumer Staples (15.08 %) | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (42.78 %) Japan (18.81 %) Taiwan (8.37 %) | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) |
Management fee | 0.82 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
ROBO | VSO | |
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Issuer | Global X | Vanguard |
Tracking index | ROBO Global Robotics and Automation TR Index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.82 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $89.85 | $77.06 |
Size | $257.729 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 78.71 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.76 % | 4.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 14/09/2017 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ROBO | VSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 537 | 286 |
Median incremental investment | $650.00 | $993.64 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,350.90 | $2,446.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ROBO | VSO | |
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ROBO | VSO |
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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 |