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Compare VISM vs. GLDN

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

iShares Physical Gold ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

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 iShares Physical Gold ETF (GLDN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

GLDN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

388

107

Median incremental investment

$1,198.83

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,669.93

$1,649.60

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

VISM

GLDN

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.

GLDN.AX was created on 2023-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the spot price of gold, before fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

iShares Physical Gold ETC (99.98 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.46 %)

Japan (12.96 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.18 %

Key Summary

VISM

GLDN

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

LBMA Gold Price PM - USD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.18 %

Price

$73.97

$51.55

Size

N/A

$397.988 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.33 %

0.05 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

31/10/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VISM

GLDN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

388

107

Median incremental investment

$1,198.83

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,669.93

$1,649.60

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

VISM

GLDN

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VISM

GLDN

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield