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Compare VSO vs. RCB
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 Russell Investments Australian Select Corporate Bond ETF (RCB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | RCB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $679.66 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,378.30 | $2,297.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | RCB | |
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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. | RCB.AX was created on 2012-03-08 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 288.17m in AUM and 16 holdings. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index over the long term |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Westpac Banking Corp. 5% (13.93 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.99 %) China (0.62 %) United States (0.26 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.28 % |
Key Summary
VSO | RCB | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Russell |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | DBIQ 0-4 year Investment Grade Australian Corporate Bond Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.28 % |
Price | $69.95 | $20.15 |
Size | N/A | $286.090 million |
10Y return | 52.73 % | -2.09 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.40 % | 2.35 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 13/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | RCB | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 233 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $679.66 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,378.30 | $2,297.10 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | RCB | |
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VSO | RCB |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |