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Compare VESG vs. QSML
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 Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG) 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
VESG | QSML | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,914 | 125 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,215.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,484.35 | $5,367.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | QSML | |
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Strategy | VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | Carpenter Technology Corp (1.87 %) Woodward Inc (1.66 %) ITT Inc (1.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.05 %) Japan (6.22 %) Switzerland (2.78 %) | United States (81.37 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %) Japan (2.95 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VESG | QSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $120.15 | $32.73 |
Size | N/A | $1.632 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.64 % | 1.17 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | QSML | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,914 | 125 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,215.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,484.35 | $5,367.72 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | QSML | |
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VESG | QSML |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |