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Compare VISM vs. MSTR

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
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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 Morningstar International Shares Active ETF (MSTR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

MSTR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

1

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$505.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$2,076.48

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

MSTR

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.

MSTR.AX was created on 2013-07-01 by Morningstar. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve meaningful capital growth over the medium-to-long term, while minimising the risk of permanent capital loss, by providing exposure to listed international shares

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (3.04 %)

Illinois Tool Works Inc (2.43 %)

Visa Inc Class A (2.31 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Industrials (34.99 %)

Communication Services (25.97 %)

Information Technology (21.36 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %)

United States (57.24 %)

Japan (10.25 %)

Taiwan (5.63 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.39 %


Key Summary

VISM

MSTR

Issuer

Vanguard

Morningstar

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.39 %

Price

$62.78

$9.27

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.21 %

7.65 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

12/11/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

MSTR

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

1

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$505.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$2,076.48

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

MSTR

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VISM

MSTR

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield