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Compare VAE vs. RSSL

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Global X Russell 2000 ETF

ASX

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 Vanguard FTSE Asia Ex Japan Shares Index ETF (VAE) and the Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VAE

RSSL

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

1,038

10

Median incremental investment

$1,061.47

$448.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$4,419.75

$2,758.92

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Key Summary

VAE

RSSL

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.

RSSL.AX was created on 2025-02-10 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 24.7m in AUM and 1972 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (6.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd. (4.32 %)

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (3.96 %)

Hut 8 Corp (0.38 %)

BrightSpring Health Services Inc (0.36 %)

Moog Inc Class A (0.36 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (21.30 %)

Other (15.91 %)

Financials (15.36 %)

Top 3 countries

China (31.93 %)

Taiwan (21.91 %)

India (18.65 %)

United States (97.34 %)

Hong Kong (0.70 %)

Brazil (0.46 %)

Management fee

0.4 %

0 %

Key Summary

VAE

RSSL

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

FTSE Asia Pacific ex Japan Australia and New Zealand Net - AUD

Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.4 %

0 %

Price

$106.50

$11.08

Size

N/A

$24.055 million

10Y return

104.81 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.98 %

0.44 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2015

11/02/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VAE

RSSL

Popularity

Medium

Low

Pearlers invested

1,038

10

Median incremental investment

$1,061.47

$448.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$4,419.75

$2,758.92

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VAE

RSSL

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VAE

RSSL

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield