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Compare VDAL vs. SMLL
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 Diversified All Growth Index ETF (VDAL) and the Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDAL | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 189 | 22 |
Median incremental investment | $1,113.50 | $1,994.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,251.62 | $2,173.05 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDAL | SMLL | |
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Strategy | VDAL.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF seeks to track the weighted average return of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which it invests, in proportion to the Strategic Asset Allocation, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | 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 345.08m in AUM and 66 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Vanguard Australian Shares ETF (35.50 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl ETF (26.70 %) Vanguard MSCI Intl (Hdg) ETF (15.80 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES MAR26 (0 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.85 %) GENESIS MINERALS LTD (4.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (32.78 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %) Real Estate (11.77 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (40.42 %) Australia (38.39 %) Japan (3.50 %) | Australia (96.92 %) China (3.08 %) |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VDAL | SMLL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | 40% S&P/ASX 300 Index - 29.5% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 18% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 7% MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index - 5.5% MSCI Emerging Markets Index - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $53.66 | $4.35 |
Size | N/A | $329.874 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.51 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDAL | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 189 | 22 |
Median incremental investment | $1,113.50 | $1,994.24 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,251.62 | $2,173.05 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDAL | SMLL | |
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VDAL | SMLL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |