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Compare SMLL vs. VISM
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 MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SMLL | VISM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 257 |
Median incremental investment | $2,153.15 | $1,096.03 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,388.40 | $2,607.39 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
SMLL | VISM | |
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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 ETF currently has 91.58m in AUM and 63 holdings. 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. | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | CLEANAWAY WASTE MANAGEMENT LTD (4.75 %) INCITEC PIVOT LTD (4.68 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (3.57 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (26.52 %) Consumer Discretionary (23.94 %) Industrials (14.62 %) | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
SMLL | VISM | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $3.67 | $70.53 |
Size | $92.486 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.16 % | 4.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/04/2017 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SMLL | VISM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 257 |
Median incremental investment | $2,153.15 | $1,096.03 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,388.40 | $2,607.39 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
SMLL | VISM | |
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SMLL | VISM |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |