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Compare VSO vs. FSML

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, 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

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

6

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$708.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,378.30

$3,820.28

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VSO

FSML

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.

FSML.AX was created on 2024-11-18 by Firetraill. 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

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

$69.84

$1.805

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

53.46 %

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

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

233

6

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$708.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$2,378.30

$3,820.28

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VSO

FSML

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VSO

FSML

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

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