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VSO
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Passive ETFEquity

VSO ETF · Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF

The VSO Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap. The VSO ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 191 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofAPAC Blended Cap1M perf.+5.71%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+1.39%
1M flows
-€2.5M
AuM
€676M
E/R
0.3%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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VSO
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Performance & flows

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VSO
A$73.65
-7.09%
APAC Blended Cap
+5.96%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+1.39%
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-7.09%
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+24.33%
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+36.93%
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+39.67%
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+5.22%
+5.22%
-3.94%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
AU000000VSO2
AuM
€676M
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E/R
0.3%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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More details
NAV
4/10/2026
A$73.65
1D NAV change
+0.06%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
191
Inception date
5/23/2011
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Managed Investment Scheme
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
-7.09%
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+24.33%
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+36.93%
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+39.67%
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Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
Australia
99.02%
Unavailable
0.73%
Other
0.25%
Sectors
Materials
28.96%
Industrials
12.54%
Real Estate
11.10%
Financials
9.87%
Consumer Discretionary
7.37%
Energy
6.43%
Information Technology
5.37%
Health Care
4.33%
Unavailable
7.37%
Other
6.68%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 191
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
PILBARA MINERALS
ALS
BLUESCOPE STEEL ORDINARY
ORICA ORDINARY
MINERAL RESOURCES
CHARTER HALL GRP UNT
GPT GROUP UNT
SANDFIRE RESOURCES
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JB HI-FI ORDINARY
NEXTDC
RAMELIUS RESOURCES
RAMSAY HEALTH CARE
QUBE HOLDINGS LTD
PERSEUS MINING ORDINARY
MIRVAC GROUP UNT
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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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-.

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Holdings review
76.95% of holdings have positive scoring
23.77% of holdings have negative scoring
17.80%
42.54%
16.61%
17.20%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

Trackinsight replication rating:
Not rated
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of March 31, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Gross Total Return Index - AUD
Index ticker
M8AUDSC Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
295
Total AuM
€3.82T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1359%
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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 €676M in assets as of April 10, 2026.

How has VSO performed lately?

Based on data from April 10, 2026, VSO returned 1.39% over the past month, -7.09% over the last three months and -3.94% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VSO?

As of April 10, 2026, VSO recorded net flows of -€2.5M over the last month and -€5.6M year-to-date.

Does VSO distribute dividends?

VSO follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 10, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 7.16%.

What are the main country or region exposures of VSO?

As of February 28, 2026, VSO has significant geographic allocations in Australia.

In which sector or theme does VSO invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, VSO focuses largely on Materials, Industrials and Real Estate.

How many securities does VSO hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, VSO holds 191 positions in its portfolio, with 26.48% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VSO?

As of February 28, 2026, VSO top three holdings include PILBARA MINERALS, ALS and BLUESCOPE STEEL ORDINARY.

What is the base currency of VSO?

The base currency of VSO is AUD.

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