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Compare VISM vs. VTS

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 US Total Market Shares Index ETF (VTS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

VTS

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

270

3,025

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,293.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$4,547.29

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

VTS

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 U.S. Total Market Shares Index ETF (ASX: VTS) seeks to track the performance of the CRSP US Total Market Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large, mid, small and micro-cap stocks on the US stock market, thus representing nearly 100% of the investable US stock market.

Top 3 holdings

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

Apple Inc. (5.56 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.68 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.06 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Information Technology (25.02 %)

Health Care (15.04 %)

Financials (10.84 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

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

United States (99.41 %)

Switzerland (0.25 %)

Canada (0.12 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.03 %


Key Summary

VISM

VTS

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

CRSP U.S. Total Market Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.03 %

Price

$62.78

$413.39

Size

N/A

$29.989 million

10Y return

N/A

197.75 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

4.21 %

1.26 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

08/05/2009

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

VTS

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

270

3,025

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,293.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$4,547.29

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

VTS

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

VTS

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