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Compare ASAO vs. VLC

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF

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Overview
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Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Abrdn Sust Asian Opportunities Active ETF (ASAO) and the Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (VLC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ASAO

VLC

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

45

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,209.48

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

ASAO

VLC

Strategy

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations.

VLC.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To closely track the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index, the Fund will hold all of the securities in the index.

Top 3 holdings

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (13.57 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (7.84 %)

Samsung Electncs Co (3.94 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (35.38 %)

Financials (19.63 %)

Communication Services (16.29 %)

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Top 3 countries

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

1.18 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

ASAO

VLC

Issuer

abrdn

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.18 %

0.2 %

Price

$1.155

$84.98

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

43.47 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.84 %

6.70 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

18/10/2022

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ASAO

VLC

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

45

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

N/A

Monthly

Median total investment

$0

$2,209.48

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

ASAO

VLC

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

ASAO

VLC

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield

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