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Compare VSO vs. SSO
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 State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (SSO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 313 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $998.69 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,518.92 | $1,439.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | SSO | |
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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. | SSO.AX was created on 2011-04-13 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 27.7m in AUM and 196 holdings. The State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index. |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | Paladin Energy Ltd (1.71 %) Ventia Services Group Ltd (1.55 %) Vault Minerals Ltd (1.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | Financials (38.86 %) Materials (33.04 %) Other (32.33 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | Australia (88.50 %) United States (3.68 %) New Zealand (3.50 %) |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.5 % |
Key Summary
VSO | SSO | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | State Street |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | S&P ASX Small Ordinaries |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.5 % |
Price | $69.97 | $15.31 |
Size | N/A | $27.064 million |
10Y return | 59.02 % | 32.78 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.77 % | 5.74 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 13/04/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | SSO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 313 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $998.69 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,518.92 | $1,439.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | SSO | |
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VSO | SSO |
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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 |