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Compare VDGR 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 Diversified Growth Index ETF (VDGR) 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
VDGR | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 178 | 118 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,204.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,431.28 | $5,081.51 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDGR | QSML | |
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Strategy | VDGR.AX was created on 2017-11-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by employing a passive investment strategy that tracks the weighted average return of the various indices of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests, in proportion to the SAA for the Fund, before takinginto account 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 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 | BHP Group Ltd. (3.01 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (2.40 %) CSL Ltd. (1.89 %) | Carpenter Technology Corp (1.90 %) Woodward Inc (1.82 %) Sterling Infrastructure Inc (1.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (31.32 %) Financials (13.67 %) Information Technology (9.13 %) | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (40.33 %) Australia (37.71 %) Japan (3.53 %) | United States (81.37 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %) Japan (2.95 %) |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VDGR | QSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | 28% S&P/ASX 300 Index - 20.5% MSCI World ex-Australia Index - 12.5% MSCI World ex Australia Hedged to AUD Index - 5% MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index - 34% Other Benchmark | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $67.28 | $32.06 |
Size | $1.222 million | $1.614 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.63 % | 1.01 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2017 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDGR | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 178 | 118 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,204.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,431.28 | $5,081.51 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDGR | QSML | |
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VDGR | QSML |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
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 |