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Compare VDIF vs. KSM

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

Vanguard Diversified Income ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares 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

15

1

Median incremental investment

$913.50

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,739.85

$905.52

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 Diversified Income ETF (100 %)

K2 Australian Small Cap Hedge Fund - Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

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

$49.71

$2.31

Size

N/A

$13.354 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

0.08 %

0.21 %

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

15

1

Median incremental investment

$913.50

$1,004.26

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,739.85

$905.52

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VDIF

KSM

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

VDIF

KSM

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield