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VSO ETF · Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.55%  | +0.40%  | +16.66% | +32.56% | +40.37%  | +1.02% | +5.47% | -3.71% | |
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Key fund info
Essentials
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.40% | +16.66% | +32.56% | +40.37% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VSO ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VSO’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | €808.15B |
VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | €543.58B |
VEA | Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | €193.71B |
VUG | Vanguard Growth ETF | €188.57B |
VTV | Vanguard Value ETF | €148.46B |
Frequently asked questions about VSO
What does Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF, VSO, invest in?
VSO is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Australian Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VSO replicate?
VSO tracks the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Gross Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VSO?
VSO carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.3%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VSO launched?
VSO was introduced to the market on May 23, 2011. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of VSO?
Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF, VSO, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VSO?
VSO oversees €698M in assets as of May 6, 2026.
How has VSO performed lately?
Based on data from May 6, 2026, VSO returned 3.55% over the past month, 0.40% over the last three months and -3.71% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VSO?
As of May 6, 2026, VSO recorded net flows of +€8.7M over the last month and +€3.1M year-to-date.
Does VSO distribute dividends?
VSO follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 6, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 7.15%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VSO?
As of March 31, 2026, VSO has significant geographic allocations in Australia.
In which sector or theme does VSO invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, VSO focuses largely on Materials, Industrials and Real Estate.
How many securities does VSO hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, VSO holds 190 positions in its portfolio, with 26.38% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VSO?
As of March 31, 2026, VSO top three holdings include PILBARA MINERALS, BLUESCOPE STEEL ORDINARY and ALS.
What is the base currency of VSO?
The base currency of VSO is AUD.
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