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Compare VISM vs. IESG
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 Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | IESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 270 | 61 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.99 | $1,900.58 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,563.47 | $6,232.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | IESG | |
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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. | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 327.35m in AUM and 84 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (13.37 %) CSL LTD (9.02 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Financials (28.56 %) Materials (17.37 %) Health Care (11.16 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | Australia (95.54 %) New Zealand (2.29 %) United States (2.18 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.01 % |
Key Summary
VISM | IESG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.01 % |
Price | $65.73 | $31.16 |
Size | N/A | $329.102 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 2.63 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 03/06/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | IESG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 270 | 61 |
Median incremental investment | $1,200.99 | $1,900.58 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,563.47 | $6,232.00 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | IESG | |
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VISM | IESG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |