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Compare VDAL vs. SMLL

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

Vanguard Diversified All Growth Index ETF

ASX

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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 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

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

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

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

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

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

VDAL

SMLL

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