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Compare VIF vs. QSML
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 International Fixed Interest Index (Hedged) ETF (VIF) and the VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VIF | QSML | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $2,010.15 | $1,246.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,814.17 | $4,752.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VIF | QSML | |
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Strategy | VIF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 2.36m in AUM and 1478 holdings. The Fund seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.875 2032-05-15 (0.70 %) United Kingdom Gilt 0.25 2025-01-31 (0.44 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 0.625 2030-08-15 (0.41 %) | Royal Gold Inc (1.90 %) Woodward Inc (1.76 %) Fabrinet (1.68 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (45.05 %) Other (21.00 %) Information Technology (20.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (81.37 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.11 %) Japan (2.95 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VIF | QSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Global Treasury | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $38.78 | $30.08 |
Size | $2.342 million | $1.578 billion |
10Y return | -26.16 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.58 % | 1.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VIF | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 122 |
Median incremental investment | $2,010.15 | $1,246.80 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $7,814.17 | $4,752.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VIF | QSML | |
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VIF | QSML |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |