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Compare VISM vs. IUSG
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 U.S. Treasury Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IUSG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | IUSG | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 309 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,232.15 | $25,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $3,270.15 | $74,599.14 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | IUSG | |
|---|---|---|
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. | IUSG.AX was created on 2023-09-19 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond AUD Hedged Index |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | iShares $ Treasury Bond ETF AUD H Dist (99.97 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.26 % |
Key Summary
VISM | IUSG | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | ICE U.S. Treasury Core Bond Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.26 % |
Price | $71.82 | $101.22 |
Size | N/A | $13.699 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 3.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 21/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | IUSG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 309 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,232.15 | $25,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $3,270.15 | $74,599.14 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | IUSG | |
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VISM | IUSG |
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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 |