Compare AU
Compare VSO vs. ASAO
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 Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 234 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,373.88 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Key Summary
VSO | ASAO | |
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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. | ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (14.10 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.33 %) Samsung Electncs Co (3.61 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Information Technology (30.94 %) Financials (18.65 %) Communication Services (18.27 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | China (30.35 %) India (23.09 %) Taiwan (21.16 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 1.18 % |
Key Summary
VSO | ASAO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | abrdn |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | MSCI AC Asia ex JP |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 1.18 % |
Price | $70.09 | $1.185 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 56.00 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.40 % | 0.84 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 18/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | ASAO | |
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Popularity | Low | N/A |
Pearlers invested | 234 | 0 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $0 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | N/A |
Median total investment | $2,373.88 | $0 |
Average age group | > 35 | N/A |
Pros and Cons
VSO | ASAO | |
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VSO | ASAO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |