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Compare VISM vs. VDHG
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 Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | VDHG | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 307 | 10,697 |
Median incremental investment | $1,232.15 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,244.12 | $3,061.06 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | VDHG | |
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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. | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) seeks to track the weighted average performance of various ETFs it invests in before taking into account fees, expenses and taxes. The index doesn’t track companies directly. Instead, it invests in other ETFs. It acts as an ETF that tracks other ETFs. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (3.79 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.03 %) CSL Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Financials (17.35 %) Other (12.53 %) Information Technology (11.71 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | United States (39.99 %) Australia (38.01 %) Japan (3.63 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
VISM | VDHG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | 36% S&P - ASX300 - 26.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus - 16% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Hdg to AUD - 6.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Sml Cap - 5% MSCI EM Index - 3% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - 7% Bloomberg Barclays Glb. Aggrt. Flt.-Adjstd and Scaled Index Hdg. to A |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $73.67 | $74.28 |
Size | N/A | $3.350 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 4.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 22/11/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | VDHG | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 307 | 10,697 |
Median incremental investment | $1,232.15 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,244.12 | $3,061.06 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | VDHG | |
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VISM | VDHG |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher 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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |