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Compare VISM vs. AQLT
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 International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | AQLT | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 393 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $1,655.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,670.50 | $5,617.79 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | AQLT | |
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Strategy | 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. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1163.34m in AUM and 39 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN26 (0 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.55 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.69 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.46 %) Japan (12.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %) | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VISM | AQLT | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $74.21 | $33.34 |
Size | N/A | $1.172 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.33 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 393 | 126 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.00 | $1,655.60 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,670.50 | $5,617.79 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | AQLT | |
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VISM | AQLT |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |