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Compare VISM vs. IHCB
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 Global Corporate Bond(Aud Hedged) ETF (IHCB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | IHCB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 271 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,211.45 | $2,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,417.22 | $4,060.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | IHCB | |
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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. | IHCB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of the global investment grade corporate fixedrate debt market. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | ISH GLBL CRP BND ETF USD DIST (98.50 %) USD/AUD (1.25 %) AUD CASH (0.58 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Other (82.47 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
VISM | IHCB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $61.98 | $90.23 |
Size | N/A | $254.872 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 3.52 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | IHCB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 271 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,211.45 | $2,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,417.22 | $4,060.35 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | IHCB | |
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VISM | IHCB |
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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 |