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Compare VGE vs. VISM
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 FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE) and the Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGE | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,844 | 395 |
Median incremental investment | $1,073.95 | $1,199.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,036.00 | $3,824.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGE | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF seeks to follow the performance of the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index in Australian dollars before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the index's performance with dividends reinvested. | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. |
Top 3 holdings | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (4.80 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd. (3.68 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (2.83 %) | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (18.89 %) Financials (15.91 %) Information Technology (14.87 %) | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (32.04 %) Taiwan (21.80 %) India (19.83 %) | United States (62.46 %) Japan (12.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %) |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VGE | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | FTSE Custom Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion Index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $92.00 | $76.49 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 74.41 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.35 % | 4.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/11/2013 | 13/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGE | VISM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,844 | 395 |
Median incremental investment | $1,073.95 | $1,199.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,036.00 | $3,824.50 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGE | VISM | |
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Cons |
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VGE | VISM |
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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 |