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Compare VISM vs. VEQ

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

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares 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 Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF (VEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

VEQ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

271

200

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,011.34

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,417.22

$2,342.70

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VISM

VEQ

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.

VEQ.AX was created on 2015-12-09 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard FTSE Europe Shares ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index (with net dividends reinvested) in Australian dollars, before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

Nestle SA (2.78 %)

ASML Holding NV (2.40 %)

Novo Nordisk A/S Class B (2.14 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Financials (17.53 %)

Industrials (15.69 %)

Health Care (14.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

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

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.70 %)

Switzerland (15.45 %)

France (14.02 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.35 %


Key Summary

VISM

VEQ

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

FTSE Developed Europe All Cap Index - AUD - AU Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.35 %

Price

$61.98

$78.09

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.21 %

2.59 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

11/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

VEQ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

271

200

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,011.34

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,417.22

$2,342.70

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

VEQ

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VISM

VEQ

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