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Compare SMLL vs. VDCO
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 BetaShares Aust Small Companies Select Fund (Managed Fund) (SMLL) and the Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF (VDCO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SMLL | VDCO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $2,091.33 | $513.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $4,277.85 | $5,100.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
SMLL | VDCO | |
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Strategy | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies. | VDCO.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target risk asset allocation. Vanguard Diversified Conservative Index ETF seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the underlying funds in which it invests, in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | CLEANAWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD (4.75 %) INCITEC PIVOT LTD (4.68 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (3.57 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (1.27 %) Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank 4.25 2023-01-24 (1.02 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (1.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (26.52 %) Consumer Discretionary (23.94 %) Industrials (14.62 %) | Other (70.31 %) Financials (5.88 %) Information Technology (4.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.15 %) China (1.85 %) | United States (38.87 %) Australia (38.46 %) Japan (3.49 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
SMLL | VDCO | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Conservative Composite Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $3.61 | $54.26 |
Size | $94.299 million | $1.071 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.16 % | 3.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/04/2017 | 22/11/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SMLL | VDCO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $2,091.33 | $513.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Quarterly |
Median total investment | $4,277.85 | $5,100.44 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
SMLL | VDCO | |
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SMLL | VDCO |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |