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Compare VSO vs. GARP
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 Global X S&P World Ex Australia Garp ETF (GARP). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | GARP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 313 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,018.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,627.37 | $2,131.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | GARP | |
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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. | GARP.AX was created on 2024-09-24 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P World Ex-Australia GARP.AX Index. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Eli Lilly and Co (5.16 %) Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.12 %) Alphabet Inc Class C (4.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Information Technology (29.10 %) Other (22.79 %) Communication Services (20.23 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | United States (66.30 %) Japan (9.13 %) Netherlands (4.36 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VSO | GARP | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | S&P World Ex-Australia GARP Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Price | $71.01 | $12.39 |
Size | N/A | $137.896 million |
10Y return | 43.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.78 % | 2.79 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 25/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | GARP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 313 | 63 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,018.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,627.37 | $2,131.08 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | GARP | |
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VSO | GARP |
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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 |