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Compare VISM vs. PAXX

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF

ASX

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 Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

PAXX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

271

3

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,021.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,417.22

$5,802.86

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

PAXX

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.

PAXX.AX was created on 2017-08-17 by Platinum. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on multi-strategy alternatives. The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the long-term by providing exposure to undervalued listed investments in the Asian region excluding Japan.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (9.53 %)

JD.com Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (5.87 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (5.41 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Other (33.26 %)

Information Technology (29.82 %)

Consumer Discretionary (11.78 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

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

China (46.18 %)

Korea (17.74 %)

Taiwan (10.79 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

1.26 %


Key Summary

VISM

PAXX

Issuer

Vanguard

Platinum

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

1.26 %

Price

$61.98

$4.58

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.21 %

5.11 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

14/09/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

PAXX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

271

3

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,021.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,417.22

$5,802.86

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

PAXX

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

PAXX

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