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Compare VGS 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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS) 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
VGS | SMLL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14,655 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.52 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,606.72 | $4,462.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | SMLL | |
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Strategy | Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. | SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 239.43m in AUM and 68 holdings. 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. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) PERSEUS MINING LTD (4.13 %) A2 MILK CO LTD/THE (3.49 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Materials (31.92 %) Consumer Discretionary (18.69 %) Real Estate (12.23 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Australia (98.15 %) China (1.85 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VGS | SMLL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $138.86 | $3.70 |
Size | N/A | $239.422 million |
10Y return | 140.28 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 5.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 11/04/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | SMLL | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14,655 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.52 | $1,994.35 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,606.72 | $4,462.20 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | SMLL | |
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VGS | 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 |