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Compare VDHG vs. VISM
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 High Growth Index ETF (VDHG) and the Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDHG | VISM | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12,675 | 447 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,148.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,038.88 | $4,022.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDHG | VISM | |
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Strategy | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) seeks to track the weighted average performance of various ETFs it invests in before taking into account fees, expenses and taxes. The index doesn’t track companies directly. Instead, it invests in other ETFs. It acts as an ETF that tracks other ETFs. | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (3.79 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.03 %) CSL Ltd. (2.38 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.35 %) Other (12.53 %) Information Technology (11.71 %) | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (40.13 %) Australia (38.45 %) Japan (3.51 %) | United States (62.46 %) Japan (12.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %) |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VDHG | VISM | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | 36% S&P - ASX300 - 26.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus - 16% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Hdg to AUD - 6.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Sml Cap - 5% MSCI EM Index - 3% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - 7% Bloomberg Barclays Glb. Aggrt. Flt.-Adjstd and Scaled Index Hdg. to A | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $77.80 | $77.55 |
Size | $3.350 billion | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 4.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/11/2017 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDHG | VISM | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 12,675 | 447 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,148.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,038.88 | $4,022.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDHG | VISM | |
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VDHG | VISM |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |