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Compare VSO vs. ADEF
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 Apostle Dundas Gbl Eqty Fund - Class D Active ETF (ADEF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | ADEF | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 310 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $996.00 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,685.96 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VSO | ADEF | |
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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. | ADEF.AX was created on 2021-02-24 by Apostle. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Funds investment objective is to deliver Long-Term dividend growth and capital appreciation. The target is to exceed the MSCI All Country World ex Australia Index by 2.5% p.a. after all fees and expenses on a rolling 5 year basis. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Alphabet Inc Class C (4.12 %) Microsoft Corp (3.94 %) WR Berkley Corp (3.64 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Financials (38.26 %) Information Technology (31.92 %) Industrials (11.72 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VSO | ADEF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Apostle |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | MSCI All Country World ex-Australia Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Price | $74.61 | $5.75 |
Size | N/A | $15.109 million |
10Y return | 70.23 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.77 % | 0.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 23/02/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | ADEF | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 310 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $996.00 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,685.96 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VSO | ADEF | |
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VSO | ADEF |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |