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Compare VAE vs. QSML
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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VAE | QSML | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 861 | 121 |
Median incremental investment | $1,052.36 | $1,285.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,086.88 | $4,887.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VAE | QSML | |
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Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Asia ex Japan Shares Index ETF objective is to track the performance of the FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan, Australia and New Zealand Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars before accounting for fees, expenses and tax. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 1501.88m in AUM and 147 holdings. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %) | Fabrinet (2.03 %) Royal Gold Inc (1.80 %) Woodward Inc (1.77 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (21.30 %) Other (15.91 %) Financials (15.36 %) | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (31.93 %) Taiwan (21.91 %) India (18.65 %) | United States (81.37 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %) Japan (2.95 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VAE | QSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $99.68 | $31.33 |
Size | N/A | $1.530 billion |
10Y return | 102.23 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.01 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 11/12/2015 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VAE | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 861 | 121 |
Median incremental investment | $1,052.36 | $1,285.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,086.88 | $4,887.48 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VAE | QSML | |
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VAE | QSML |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |