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Compare VSO vs. FSML
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VSO and FSML. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | FSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 234 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $760.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,218.16 | $4,796.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | FSML | |
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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. | The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VSO | FSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Firetraill |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Price | $64.84 | $1.67 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 41.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 5.40 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 17/11/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | FSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 234 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $760.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,218.16 | $4,796.24 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | FSML | |
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VSO | FSML |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |