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Compare VSO vs. IHHY
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 iShares Global High Yield Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IHHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | IHHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $995.49 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,631.26 | $2,391.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | IHHY | |
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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. | IHHY.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging), composed of liquid, global developed, high yield corporate bonds (hedged to Australian dollars). |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | ISH GLBL HY CP BD UCITS USD DIST (100.67 %) AUD CASH (0.31 %) EUR/AUD (0.02 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Other (93.76 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | United States (4.68 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.56 % |
Key Summary
VSO | IHHY | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Capped Hedged to AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.56 % |
Price | $74.12 | $95.67 |
Size | N/A | $372.409 million |
10Y return | 84.42 % | 0.74 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.77 % | 4.91 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | IHHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 304 | 10 |
Median incremental investment | $995.49 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,631.26 | $2,391.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | IHHY | |
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VSO | IHHY |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |