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Compare VEU vs. FSML
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 All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) and the Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (FSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VEU | FSML | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,613 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,142.47 | $1,208.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,279.20 | $3,789.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEU | FSML | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard All-World ex-U.S. Shares Index ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE All-World ex-US Index before accounting for fees, expenses, and tax. It aims to provide exposure to both the developed and emerging markets with the fund. | FSML.AX was created on 2020-02-20 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Index over the medium to long term. |
Top 3 holdings | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) | Greatland Resources Ltd (5.34 %) Gemlife Communities Group Stapled Units (1 Ord & 1 Unt - Gemlife Trusts) (4.18 %) Genesis Minerals Ltd (4.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) | Materials (32.29 %) Other (18.17 %) Energy (9.23 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (15.09 %) China (8.85 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.57 %) | Australia (74.40 %) New Zealand (7.16 %) Canada (5.81 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.97 % |
Key Summary
VEU | FSML | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Firetraill |
Tracking index | FTSE All-World ex US Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.97 % |
Price | $107.67 | $2.13 |
Size | $61.111 billion | N/A |
10Y return | 89.96 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.54 % | 0.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 17/11/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEU | FSML | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,613 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,142.47 | $1,208.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,279.20 | $3,789.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEU | FSML | |
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VEU | FSML |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |