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Compare HACK 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 Betashares Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) 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
HACK | VLC | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,822 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $751.56 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,059.98 | $2,302.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HACK | VLC | |
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Strategy | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. | 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 | BROADCOM INC (10.04 %) CISCO SYSTEMS INC (8.44 %) PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (7.28 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (74.92 %) Other (15.95 %) Industrials (9.13 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (79.37 %) India (7.63 %) Israel (3.99 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HACK | VLC | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $14.82 | $88.56 |
Size | $1.309 billion | $300.901 million |
10Y return | N/A | 51.23 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.05 % | 5.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/09/2016 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HACK | VLC | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,822 | 54 |
Median incremental investment | $751.56 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,059.98 | $2,302.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HACK | VLC | |
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HACK | 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 |