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Compare VESG vs. SMLL
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 Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VESG | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,585 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,191.16 | $4,359.42 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VESG | SMLL | |
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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. | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.54 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.39 %) CAPRICORN METALS LTD (4.14 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (26.14 %) Health Care (16.64 %) Financials (15.14 %) | Materials (32.78 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %) Real Estate (11.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.33 %) Japan (6.63 %) Switzerland (2.90 %) | Australia (98.15 %) China (1.85 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VESG | SMLL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $112.39 | $4.68 |
Size | N/A | $306.355 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.60 % | 4.25 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/09/2018 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VESG | SMLL | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,585 | 18 |
Median incremental investment | $990.50 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,191.16 | $4,359.42 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VESG | SMLL | |
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VESG | SMLL |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |