Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF
Vanguard · MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Index · Since 2018
Annual fee
0.32%
$32/year per $10,000
Fund size
$995M
AUD · as at 30 Sep 2026
Dividend yield
1.8%
Quarterly · approx., as at 30 Apr 2026
Holdings
3,645
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure, as at 30 Apr 2026. These figures may be out of date. Check the fund manager's website for current performance. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~January 2027 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VISM specifically targets international small-cap companies, mid-sized businesses in the US, Europe, and Japan that are not large enough for VGS. Historically, small-cap stocks have delivered higher long-term returns than large-caps in many markets (the 'small-cap premium'), though with higher volatility. VISM is used as a component inside VDHG. Individual company risk is spread across 3,770 holdings.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| Moderna Inc. | 0.6% |
| Tenet Healthcare Corporation | 0.2% |
| Guardant Health Inc. | 0.2% |
| Viatris Inc. | 0.2% |
| Royal Gold Inc. | 0.2% |
| US Foods Holding Corporation | 0.2% |
| Roku Inc. | 0.2% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings Inc. | 0.2% |
| Woodward Inc. | 0.2% |
| MKS Instruments Inc. | 0.2% |
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Approximate breakdown based on fund category.
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 23.5% |
| Financials | 15.2% |
| Health Care | 12.8% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 11.4% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Communication Services | 8.6% |
| Other | 17.7% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| United States | 62.8% |
| Japan | 13.3% |
| United Kingdom | 4.5% |
| Canada | 4.4% |
| Sweden | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | 1.5% |
| Other / cash | 11.7% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Returns as at 30 Sep 2026. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Sources: fund manager fact sheets and the ASX Investment Products report.
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VISM specifically targets international small-cap companies, mid-sized businesses in the US, Europe, and Japan that are not large enough for VGS.
VISM's annual management fee is 0.32% p.a. ($32 per $10,000 invested).
VISM pays distributions quarterly. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.