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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 Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

107

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.21

$1,739.37

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

VGB

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.

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index 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 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

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

Management fee

0.32 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

VISM

VGB

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.2 %

Price

$61.98

$47.01

Size

N/A

$4.506 million

10Y return

N/A

-5.58 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.48 %

1.97 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

107

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.21

$1,739.37

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

VGB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VISM

VGB

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower 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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield