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

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

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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 Australian Dividend Harvester Active ETF (HVST). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

HVST

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

56

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$2,489.03

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

HVST

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.

HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 219.8m in AUM and 57 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.84 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (7.93 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (5.35 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Other (33.24 %)

Financials (26.40 %)

Materials (13.36 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

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

Australia (97.05 %)

United States (2.00 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.56 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.65 %


Key Summary

VISM

HVST

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.65 %

Price

$63.13

$12.94

Size

N/A

$226.126 million

10Y return

N/A

-48.07 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.21 %

8.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

03/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

HVST

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

56

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$2,489.03

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

HVST

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VISM

HVST

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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield