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Compare VISM vs. VESG

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

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

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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 Ethically Conscious International Shares Index ETF (VESG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

VESG

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

270

2,314

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$2,414.10

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VISM

VESG

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.

VESG seeks to track the performance of the FTSE Developed ex-Australia Choice Index (with dividends reinvested) before considering any additional fees, expenses, and taxes.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

Apple Inc. (5.54 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.67 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.10 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Information Technology (26.14 %)

Health Care (16.64 %)

Financials (15.14 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

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

United States (73.33 %)

Japan (6.63 %)

Switzerland (2.90 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

VISM

VESG

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

FTSE Developed ex Australia Choice Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.18 %

Price

$63.13

$94.41

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.21 %

1.65 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

13/09/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

VESG

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

270

2,314

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$2,414.10

Average age group

26 - 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

VESG

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower distribution yield

VISM

VESG

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield