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Compare VEU 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 All-World Ex-US Shares Index ETF (VEU) 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
VEU | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,485 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $1,140.56 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,649.40 | $1,526.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VEU | SMLL | |
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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. | 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 | Nestle SA (1.31 %) ASML Holding NV (1.00 %) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (0.98 %) | PERSEUS MINING LTD (5.89 %) WESTGOLD RESOURCES LTD (4.62 %) GENESIS MINERALS LTD (4.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.94 %) Industrials (12.80 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.11 %) | Materials (32.78 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.57 %) Real Estate (11.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Japan (15.09 %) China (8.85 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.57 %) | Australia (96.92 %) China (3.08 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VEU | SMLL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE All-World ex US Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $113.40 | $4.64 |
Size | $61.761 billion | $337.838 million |
10Y return | 103.70 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.54 % | 4.29 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2009 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VEU | SMLL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,485 | 23 |
Median incremental investment | $1,140.56 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,649.40 | $1,526.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VEU | SMLL | |
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VEU | 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 |