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Compare VISM vs. IEM
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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 261 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $1,127.27 | $1,665.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,607.39 | $4,056.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.95 %) AUD CASH (0.12 %) EUR CASH (0.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | China (27.10 %) Taiwan (18.78 %) India (18.74 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VISM | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $70.35 | $68.83 |
Size | N/A | $1.268 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 33.81 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.29 % | 1.82 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | IEM | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 261 | 173 |
Median incremental investment | $1,127.27 | $1,665.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,607.39 | $4,056.84 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | IEM | |
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Cons |
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VISM | IEM |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |