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Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

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Overview
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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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

HQUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

261

3

Median incremental investment

$1,127.27

$1,020.37

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,607.39

$1,490.90

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

HQUS

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.

HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORP (0.26 %)

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO (0.25 %)

GLOBE LIFE INC (0.25 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Industrials (15.46 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Information Technology (13.49 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.29 %


Key Summary

VISM

HQUS

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.29 %

Price

$70.35

$43.79

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.29 %

0.09 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

11/07/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

HQUS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

261

3

Median incremental investment

$1,127.27

$1,020.37

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,607.39

$1,490.90

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

HQUS

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

HQUS

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

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