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Compare SMLL vs. VHY

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BetaShares Aust Small Companies Select Fund (Managed Fund)

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 Australian Shares High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

SMLL

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

9

1,293

Median incremental investment

$2,091.33

$1,013.28

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,277.85

$2,473.35

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

SMLL

VHY

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.

VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index 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. (10.26 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (26.52 %)

Consumer Discretionary (23.94 %)

Industrials (14.62 %)

Financials (40.37 %)

Materials (23.34 %)

Energy (10.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.15 %)

China (1.85 %)

Australia (99.89 %)

China (0.11 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.25 %


Key Summary

SMLL

VHY

Issuer

BetaShares

Vanguard

Tracking index

FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.25 %

Price

$3.61

$74.95

Size

$94.299 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

13.39 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.16 %

7.05 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/04/2017

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

SMLL

VHY

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

9

1,293

Median incremental investment

$2,091.33

$1,013.28

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$4,277.85

$2,473.35

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

SMLL

VHY

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

SMLL

VHY

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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