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Compare SSO vs. VESG
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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (SSO) and the Vanguard Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
SSO | VESG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 2,750 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,504.00 | $3,087.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
SSO | VESG | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | SSO.AX was created on 2011-04-13 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index. | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Paladin Energy Ltd (1.81 %) Vault Minerals Ltd (1.57 %) Alcoa Corp Chess Depository Receipt (1.48 %) | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (38.86 %) Materials (33.04 %) Other (32.33 %) | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (88.50 %) United States (3.68 %) New Zealand (3.50 %) | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
SSO | VESG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | State Street | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P ASX Small Ordinaries | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.5 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $16.13 | $107.28 |
Size | $28.132 million | N/A |
10Y return | 38.45 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.74 % | 1.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/04/2011 | 13/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
SSO | VESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 2,750 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,504.00 | $3,087.63 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
SSO | VESG | |
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SSO | VESG |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |