- Issuer
- Vanguard
- Inception Date
- Nov 9, 2018
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
VISM.AX Performance Chart
Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM.AX) is up 8.4% since the beginning of the year. VISM.AX is currently trading at A$75 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of VISM.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,482.
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Returns By Period
Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM.AX) has returned 8.36% so far this year and 16.46% over the past 12 months.
Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF
- 1D
- -0.22%
- 1M
- -0.63%
- 6M
- 5.57%
- YTD
- 8.36%
- 1Y
- 16.46%
- 3Y*
- 14.38%
- 5Y*
- 8.19%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
VISM.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 13, 2018, VISM.AX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.91%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.4 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +10.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, VISM.AX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 20, 2020 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.23% | 1.63% | -2.96% | 1.54% | 5.62% | 5.66% | -2.81% | 8.36% | |||||
| 2025 | 4.05% | -4.32% | -3.08% | -2.43% | 5.69% | 3.14% | 2.63% | 3.69% | 0.37% | 0.85% | 1.26% | 0.23% | 12.20% |
| 2024 | 1.23% | 2.78% | 3.47% | -4.20% | 1.08% | -1.34% | 9.01% | -4.11% | 0.20% | 3.84% | 6.43% | -2.00% | 16.67% |
| 2023 | 2.19% | 4.39% | -3.35% | 1.61% | 0.59% | 2.70% | 4.05% | 0.10% | -4.89% | -5.42% | 5.46% | 7.32% | 14.76% |
| 2022 | -6.79% | -3.09% | 0.49% | -2.76% | -1.53% | -6.78% | 6.48% | -0.18% | -5.48% | 9.51% | -0.02% | -2.86% | -13.42% |
| 2021 | 2.91% | 2.29% | 4.68% | 2.81% | 0.69% | 3.05% | 0.81% | 3.61% | -0.58% | -2.07% | 2.53% | -0.62% | 21.81% |
Benchmark Metrics
Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF has an annualized alpha of 11.66%, beta of 0.04, and R2 of 0.00 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 13, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 91.77% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 80.86% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.04 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.00 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.00 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 11.66%
- Beta
- 0.04
- R²
- 0.00
- Upside Capture
- 80.86%
- Downside Capture
- 91.77%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VISM.AX ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM.AX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| VISM.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.24 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.65 | 1.11 | +0.54 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.50 | 3.10 | +2.40 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF provided a 6.88% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$5.19 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$5.19 | A$2.84 | A$0.98 | A$1.69 | A$2.38 | A$3.28 | A$2.03 | A$2.20 |
Dividend yield | 6.88% | 3.82% | 1.43% | 2.81% | 4.41% | 5.03% | 3.59% | 3.95% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.77 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$3.23 | A$4.99 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.49 | A$0.00 | A$0.62 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.53 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.20 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.84 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.75 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.24 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.98 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.63 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.61 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.45 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.69 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.78 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.28 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.33 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$2.38 |
| 2021 | A$0.86 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.74 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$1.47 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.21 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$3.28 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF was 31.98%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 195 trading sessions.
The current Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF drawdown is 2.83%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-31.98%Mar 2020 | 28d | 9mo 6d | 10mo 4dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 | COVID crash2020 |
-24.47%Jun 2022 | 7mo 4d | 1y 9mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 | Bear market2022 |
-15.91%Apr 2025 | 2mo 5d | 2mo 29d | 5mo 4dFeb 2025 - Jul 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-10.64%Mar 2026 | 2mo 2d | 2mo 4d | 4mo 6dJan 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-9.49%Dec 2018 | 1mo 14d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 26dNov 2018 - Feb 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VISM.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -31.98% | -41.07% | +9.09% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.64% | -11.69% | +1.05% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.91% | -17.74% | +1.83% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.47% | -22.01% | -2.46% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -24.71% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.83% | -0.60% | -2.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.64% | -11.02% | +4.38% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.24% | 4.20% | -0.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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