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Compare VISM vs. QAU
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 BetaShares Gold Bullion ETF - Currency Hedged (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 262 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $1,105.07 | $1,004.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,561.14 | $1,510.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | QAU | |
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Strategy | Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.21 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (94.44 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-92.65 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VISM | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $69.22 | $21.58 |
Size | N/A | $705.928 million |
10Y return | N/A | 74.17 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.37 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 262 | 50 |
Median incremental investment | $1,105.07 | $1,004.86 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,561.14 | $1,510.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | QAU | |
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VISM | QAU |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |