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Compare VGS vs. VSO
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 Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VGS | VSO | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14,432 | 242 |
Median incremental investment | $1,062.12 | $999.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,464.24 | $2,307.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VGS | VSO | |
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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. | VSO.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. |
Top 3 holdings | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.3 % |
Key Summary
VGS | VSO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.18 % | 0.3 % |
Price | $133.24 | $67.88 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 130.68 % | 45.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.46 % | 5.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/11/2014 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VGS | VSO | |
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Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 14,432 | 242 |
Median incremental investment | $1,062.12 | $999.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,464.24 | $2,307.92 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VGS | VSO | |
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VGS | VSO |
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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 |