Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF (VISM.AX) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VISM.AX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VISM.AX
VISM.AX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There is 1 ETF in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 48.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF | 48 | — | Oct 2007 | VISM.AX vs IJR.AX | |
| BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF | 20 | — | — | VISM.AX vs SMLL.AX | |
| SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Sm... | 13 | — | Apr 2011 | VISM.AX vs SSO.AX | |
| VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF | 13 | — | May 2015 | VISM.AX vs MVS.AX | |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF | 12 | — | Dec 2010 | VISM.AX vs ISO.AX |
Top Performing VISM.AX Alternatives (YTD)
VISM.AX is at 8.36% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 15.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF | 15.84% | — | Oct 2007 | VISM.AX vs IJR.AX | |
| SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Sm... | -9.80% | — | Apr 2011 | VISM.AX vs SSO.AX | |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF | -9.91% | — | Dec 2010 | VISM.AX vs ISO.AX | |
| BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF | -10.24% | — | — | VISM.AX vs SMLL.AX | |
| VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF | -11.02% | — | May 2015 | VISM.AX vs MVS.AX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VISM.AX
VISM.AX has 13.11% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 16.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF | 16.64% | — | Oct 2007 | VISM.AX vs IJR.AX | |
| SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Sm... | 18.23% | — | Apr 2011 | VISM.AX vs SSO.AX | |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF | 18.63% | — | Dec 2010 | VISM.AX vs ISO.AX | |
| BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF | 19.71% | — | — | VISM.AX vs SMLL.AX | |
| VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF | 22.21% | — | May 2015 | VISM.AX vs MVS.AX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VISM.AX
VISM.AX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.64%. No ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -11.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares S&P Small-Cap ETF | -11.45% | — | Oct 2007 | VISM.AX vs IJR.AX | |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF | -18.29% | — | Dec 2010 | VISM.AX vs ISO.AX | |
| SPDR ETFs Australia - State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Sm... | -18.32% | — | Apr 2011 | VISM.AX vs SSO.AX | |
| BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select ETF | -20.00% | — | — | VISM.AX vs SMLL.AX | |
| VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF | -21.58% | — | May 2015 | VISM.AX vs MVS.AX |
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