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Compare VISM vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VISM | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 270 | 14,283 |
Median incremental investment | $1,211.45 | $1,063.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,448.42 | $3,343.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VISM | VGS | |
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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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %) United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %) Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (19.35 %) Financials (14.55 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %) | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (62.44 %) Japan (12.99 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %) | United States (72.93 %) Japan (5.73 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %) |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
VISM | VGS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex AU Small Cap | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.32 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $62.78 | $128.60 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 120.66 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.21 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/11/2018 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VISM | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 270 | 14,283 |
Median incremental investment | $1,211.45 | $1,063.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,448.42 | $3,343.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VISM | VGS | |
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VISM | VGS |
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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 |