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Compare VDIF vs. KSM
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VDIF and KSM. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDIF | KSM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $568.50 | $1,004.26 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,157.84 | $901.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VDIF | KSM | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio. | KSM.AX was created on 2013-12-01 by K2. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to deliver capital growth over the Long-Term by seeking out opportunities in undervalued companies in all market cycles |
Top 3 holdings | Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (23.50 %) Vanguard InternationalSharesHighYieldETF (21.80 %) Vanguard Intl Credit Secs (Hdg) ETF (8.80 %) | K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (51.66 %) United States (24.17 %) Japan (4.01 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 1.31 % |
Key Summary
VDIF | KSM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | K2 |
Tracking index | 28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 1.31 % |
Price | $53.28 | $2.30 |
Size | N/A | $2.757 million |
10Y return | N/A | -9.09 % |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 2.73 % | 0.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 15/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDIF | KSM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $568.50 | $1,004.26 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,157.84 | $901.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDIF | KSM | |
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Cons |
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VDIF | KSM |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |