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Compare ESGI vs. VLC
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 VanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) 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
ESGI | VLC | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,243 | 64 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,059.97 | $3,126.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ESGI | VLC | |
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Strategy | The fund exists to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia ex-Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | ASML Holding NV (7.34 %) Applied Materials Inc (5.66 %) Palo Alto Networks Inc (2.76 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (68.85 %) Financials (20.56 %) Other (16.69 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (46.53 %) Japan (13.58 %) Netherlands (9.23 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ESGI | VLC | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia ex Fossil Fuel Select SRI and Low Carbon Capped Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.55 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $33.97 | $88.67 |
Size | $223.179 million | $317.741 million |
10Y return | N/A | 54.40 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.24 % | 5.28 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/03/2018 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ESGI | VLC | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,243 | 64 |
Median incremental investment | $750.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,059.97 | $3,126.90 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ESGI | VLC | |
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ESGI | VLC |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |