Compare AU
Compare VSO vs. A200
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 Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO) and the BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (A200). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | A200 | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 229 | 4,875 |
Median incremental investment | $997.69 | $1,077.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,151.71 | $3,657.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | A200 | |
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Strategy | VSO.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.75 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.22 %) CSL LTD (5.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Financials (33.72 %) Materials (18.17 %) Health Care (8.79 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.04 % |
Key Summary
VSO | A200 | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.04 % |
Price | $69.41 | $140.68 |
Size | N/A | $6.134 billion |
10Y return | 60.71 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.28 % | 5.25 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 08/05/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | A200 | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 229 | 4,875 |
Median incremental investment | $997.69 | $1,077.46 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,151.71 | $3,657.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | A200 | |
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VSO | A200 |
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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 |