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Compare VSO vs. DBBF

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard MSCI Australian 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 Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO) and the Betashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF (DBBF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VSO

DBBF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

243

7

Median incremental investment

$999.94

$2,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,361.30

$8,657.28

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VSO

DBBF

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.

DBBF.AX was created on 2019-12-15 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. DBBF.AX aims to provide exposure to a cost-effective, multi-asset class portfolio, for investors whose priority is investing in a way that aligns with their values.

Top 3 holdings

carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %)

Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %)

Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %)

BETASHARES ETHICAL AUSTRALIAN (30.33 %)

BETASHARES GLOBAL SUSTAINABILI (20.78 %)

BETASHARES SUSTAINABILITY LEAD (19.91 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (24.32 %)

Industrials (14.76 %)

Financials (12.31 %)

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.99 %)

China (0.62 %)

United States (0.26 %)

United States (49.53 %)

Australia (33.94 %)

Japan (4.68 %)

Management fee

0.3 %

0.26 %


Key Summary

VSO

DBBF

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.3 %

0.26 %

Price

$69.45

$25.92

Size

N/A

$32.560 million

10Y return

50.49 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.40 %

3.63 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

11/12/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VSO

DBBF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

243

7

Median incremental investment

$999.94

$2,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,361.30

$8,657.28

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VSO

DBBF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VSO

DBBF

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield