Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF
Vanguard · MSCI Australia Shares Small Cap Index · Since 2011
Annual fee
0.30%
$30/year per $10,000
Fund size
$1.1B
AUD
Dividend yield
2.8%
Semi-annually · approx. as at Q2 2026
Holdings
188
companies
Dividend yield is a trailing distribution figure. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Next estimated distribution: ~December 2026 (estimated, not guaranteed; confirm with the fund manager). Distribution calendar → · View full distribution history →
VSO provides exposure to smaller companies listed on the ASX, a segment that behaves differently from the large-cap funds that dominate most Australian portfolios. Small companies tend to be more volatile than large caps. General information only, not financial advice.
Based on publicly available fund data. Not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Strengths
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| Company | Weight |
|---|---|
| PLS Group Limited | 3.7% |
| BlueScope Steel Limited | 2.5% |
| Mineral Resources Limited | 2.1% |
| ALS Limited | 2.0% |
| NEXTDC Limited | 2.0% |
| Orica Limited | 1.9% |
| GPT Group/The | 1.7% |
| Charter Hall Group | 1.7% |
| Qube Holdings Limited | 1.6% |
| JB Hi-Fi Limited | 1.6% |
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| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Materials | 32.8% |
| Industrials | 14.6% |
| Real Estate | 11.2% |
| Financials | 10.4% |
| Consumer Discretionary | 7.3% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Information Technology | 6.3% |
| Health Care | 4.6% |
| Consumer Staples | 3.1% |
| Communication Services | 2.3% |
| Utilities | 1.1% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Australia | 100% |
Historical returns
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns.
Data as at Q2 2026. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Figures are approximate total returns in AUD including distributions. Source: fund manager fact sheets.
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VSO provides exposure to smaller companies listed on the ASX, a segment that behaves differently from the large-cap funds that dominate most Australian portfolios.
VSO's annual management fee is 0.3% p.a. ($30 per $10,000 invested).
VSO pays distributions semi-annually. Distributions are not guaranteed and will vary.