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Compare VSO vs. HEUR
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 BetaShares Europe Currency Hedged ETF (HEUR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | HEUR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,226.66 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,202.86 | $3,890.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | HEUR | |
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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. | HEUR.AX was created on 2016-05-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that provides diversified exposure to the largest globally competitive Eurozone companies, hedged into Australian dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | ASML HOLDING NV (6.24 %) SAP SE (6.09 %) LVMH MOET HENNESSY LOUIS VUITT (3.95 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Other (99.64 %) Financials (4.65 %) Consumer Staples (3.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | France (31.14 %) Germany (29.68 %) Netherlands (15.99 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.56 % |
Key Summary
VSO | HEUR | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | S&P Eurozone Exporters AUD Hedged Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.56 % |
Price | $65.64 | $15.51 |
Size | N/A | $47.740 million |
10Y return | 43.66 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.40 % | 5.86 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 12/05/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | HEUR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 13 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,226.66 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,202.86 | $3,890.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | HEUR | |
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VSO | HEUR |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |