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Compare VDIF vs. VSO
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 Income ETF (VDIF) and the Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VDIF | VSO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 33 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $595.00 | $993.78 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,120.00 | $2,487.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VDIF | VSO | |
|---|---|---|
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. | VSO.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Vanguard FTSE AllWld HiDivYld ETF $Dis (21.00 %) Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (18.00 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
VDIF | VSO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
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 Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $52.87 | $77.30 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 80.52 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.75 % | 4.68 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/03/2025 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VDIF | VSO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 33 | 287 |
Median incremental investment | $595.00 | $993.78 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,120.00 | $2,487.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VDIF | VSO | |
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Cons |
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VDIF | VSO |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |