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Compare VSO vs. CNEW
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 VanEck China New Economy ETF (CNEW). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,202.86 | $1,918.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
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. | CNEW.AX was created on 2018-11-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. CNEW.AX gives investors a portfolio of the most fundamentally sound companies in China having the best growth prospects in sectors making up the New Economy, namely technology, health care, consumer staples and consumer discretionary. CNEW.AX aims to provide investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Shenzhen Sinexcel Electric Co Ltd Class A (1.20 %) Delton Technology (Guangzhou) Inc Ordinary Shares - Class A (1.17 %) Gambol Pet Group Co Ltd Class A (1.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Other (36.77 %) Consumer Staples (29.59 %) Information Technology (29.15 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | China (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.95 % |
Key Summary
VSO | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | CSI MarketGrader China New Economy Index - CNY |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.95 % |
Price | $64.79 | $7.08 |
Size | N/A | $114.265 million |
10Y return | 41.80 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.40 % | 1.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 09/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | CNEW | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $750.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,202.86 | $1,918.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | CNEW | |
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Cons |
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VSO | CNEW |
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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 |