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Compare VISM vs. ISO

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
Performance

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 S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (ISO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

ISO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

385

9

Median incremental investment

$1,198.83

$771.86

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,633.35

$2,328.24

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

VISM

ISO

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.

ISO.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 129.93m in AUM and 198 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 200 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

LIONTOWN LTD (1.83 %)

PALADIN ENERGY LTD (1.76 %)

CODAN LTD (1.67 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Materials (22.03 %)

Consumer Discretionary (14.34 %)

Financials (13.22 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.46 %)

Japan (12.96 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %)

Australia (88.79 %)

United States (3.56 %)

New Zealand (3.50 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.55 %

Key Summary

VISM

ISO

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.55 %

Price

$74.15

$5.34

Size

N/A

$129.200 million

10Y return

N/A

29.61 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.33 %

4.44 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

09/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

VISM

ISO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

385

9

Median incremental investment

$1,198.83

$771.86

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,633.35

$2,328.24

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

VISM

ISO

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

ISO

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