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Compare VSO vs. QUS
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 S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (QUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | QUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 309 | 88 |
Median incremental investment | $999.53 | $1,071.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,869.00 | $6,837.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | QUS | |
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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. | QUS.AX was created on 2014-12-17 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. QUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index (before fees and expenses). The Index provides exposure to 500 leading listed U.S. companies, with each holding in the index weighted equally. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (0.34 %) EXPEDIA GROUP INC (0.30 %) PAYPAL HOLDINGS INC (0.28 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Industrials (15.79 %) Financials (14.65 %) Information Technology (13.66 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | United States (98.80 %) Switzerland (0.41 %) Ireland (0.21 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VSO | QUS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | S&P 500 Equal Weighted |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $75.50 | $56.98 |
Size | N/A | $1.362 billion |
10Y return | 49.48 % | 106.23 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.87 % | 2.94 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 19/12/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | QUS | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 309 | 88 |
Median incremental investment | $999.53 | $1,071.77 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,869.00 | $6,837.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | QUS | |
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VSO | QUS |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |