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Compare VDIF vs. QSML

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, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Vanguard Diversified Income ETF (VDIF) 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

VDIF

QSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

122

Median incremental investment

$580.00

$1,230.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,197.60

$4,889.73

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VDIF

QSML

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.

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

Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (22.40 %)

Vanguard FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.10 %)

Vanguard International Crdt Secs Idx Hdg (8.70 %)

Royal Gold Inc (1.90 %)

Woodward Inc (1.73 %)

Fabrinet (1.68 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (45.05 %)

Other (21.00 %)

Information Technology (20.17 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (51.66 %)

United States (24.17 %)

Japan (4.01 %)

United States (81.37 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %)

Japan (2.95 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.59 %

Key Summary

VDIF

QSML

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

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

MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.59 %

Price

$53.60

$30.85

Size

N/A

$1.578 billion

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.21 %

1.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

04/03/2025

09/03/2021

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VDIF

QSML

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

37

122

Median incremental investment

$580.00

$1,230.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,197.60

$4,889.73

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VDIF

QSML

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VDIF

QSML

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