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Compare VISM vs. ESGI
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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | ESGI | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 1,279 |
Median incremental investment | $1,222.39 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,159.41 | $2,064.54 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | ESGI | |
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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. | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | ASML Holding NV (7.14 %) Intuit Inc (3.48 %) Applied Materials Inc (3.44 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | United States (45.82 %) Japan (9.48 %) Netherlands (6.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.55 % |
Key Summary
VISM | ESGI | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.55 % |
Price | $72.67 | $36.22 |
Size | N/A | $237.050 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 4.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 08/03/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | ESGI | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 1,279 |
Median incremental investment | $1,222.39 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,159.41 | $2,064.54 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | ESGI | |
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VISM | ESGI |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |