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Compare VSO vs. ULTB
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 20+ Year U.S. Treasury Bond (Hedged) ETF (ULTB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VSO | ULTB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 312 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $995.50 | $25,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,610.72 | $74,885.43 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VSO | ULTB | |
|---|---|---|
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. | N/A |
Top 3 holdings | carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %) Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %) Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %) | ISHARES $ TREASURY BOND 20+Y AUDHD (99.96 %) AUD CASH (0.03 %) EUR CASH (0.00 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (24.32 %) Industrials (14.76 %) Financials (12.31 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.27 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.95 %) United States (0.69 %) | |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VSO | ULTB | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | Stock |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0 % |
Price | $72.74 | $91.22 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 64.68 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.77 % | 3.38 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 05/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VSO | ULTB | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 312 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $995.50 | $25,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,610.72 | $74,885.43 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VSO | ULTB | |
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Cons |
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VSO | ULTB |
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Exposure to more markets and sectors | Exposure to 1 market and 1 sector only |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher dividend/distribution yield | Lower dividend/distribution yield |