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Compare VISM vs. VDIF
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 Income ETF (VDIF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | VDIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 447 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $1,148.00 | $634.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,022.72 | $2,454.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | VDIF | |
|---|---|---|
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. | VDIF.AX was created on 2025-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. The ETF seeks to provide regular income and some capital growth potential via exposure to a highly diversified, multi asset portfolio. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | Vanguard Australian Shares High Yld ETF (22.80 %) Vanguard InternationalSharesHighYieldETF (20.20 %) Vanguard Intl Credit Secs (Hdg) ETF (9.20 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.46 %) Japan (12.96 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.62 %) | Australia (51.66 %) United States (24.17 %) Japan (4.01 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.32 % |
Key Summary
VISM | VDIF | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | 28% FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - 21% FTSE All-World High Dividend Yield Index - 17% Bloomberg Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index - 44% Other Indexes - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.32 % |
Price | $77.36 | $53.94 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.47 % | 3.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 04/03/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | VDIF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 447 | 36 |
Median incremental investment | $1,148.00 | $634.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,022.72 | $2,454.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | VDIF | |
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VISM | VDIF |
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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 price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |