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Compare VISM vs. IEU
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 Europe ETF (IEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | IEU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 121 |
Median incremental investment | $1,222.39 | $1,056.48 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,159.41 | $2,854.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | IEU | |
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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. | IEU.AX was created on 2000-07-25 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Europe 350TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of large capitalisation equities and covers 16 major developed European markets |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | ISHARES EUROPE ETF TRUST (99.97 %) AUD CASH (0.12 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Other (99.93 %) Communication Services (0.07 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.73 %) Switzerland (16.15 %) France (15.81 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VISM | IEU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | S&P Europe 350 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $72.67 | $101.07 |
Size | N/A | $962.468 million |
10Y return | N/A | 74.38 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 2.47 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | IEU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 121 |
Median incremental investment | $1,222.39 | $1,056.48 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,159.41 | $2,854.32 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | IEU | |
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VISM | IEU |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |