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Compare VSO vs. GPEQ
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 Global Listed Private Equity ETF (GPEQ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | GPEQ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $999.94 | $867.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,859.88 | $2,237.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | GPEQ | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GPEQ.AX was created on 2021-11-23 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 68.1m in AUM and 51 holdings. GPEQ.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of the 50 largest and most liquid global listed private equity companies. GPEQ.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 %) | Ares Management Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A (8.33 %) KKR & Co Inc Ordinary Shares (7.87 %) Blackstone Inc (7.75 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Financials (100.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.65 % |
Key Summary
VSO | GPEQ | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | LPX 50 Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.65 % |
Price | $74.82 | $19.21 |
Size | N/A | $65.951 million |
10Y return | 51.98 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.87 % | 2.78 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 24/11/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | GPEQ | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 308 | 25 |
Median incremental investment | $999.94 | $867.18 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,859.88 | $2,237.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | GPEQ | |
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VSO | GPEQ |
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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 |