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Compare HLTH 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 Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (HLTH) 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
HLTH | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 42 |
Median incremental investment | $537.00 | $1,017.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,341.66 | $2,212.49 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HLTH | VLC | |
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Strategy | HLTH.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. | 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 | Exelixis Inc (2.57 %) Encompass Health Corp (2.28 %) United Therapeutics Corp (2.23 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (9.88 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HLTH | VLC | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MarketGrader Developed Markets ex-Australia Health Care Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $11.37 | $83.49 |
Size | $52.636 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 33.46 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.58 % | 6.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/09/2020 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HLTH | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 42 |
Median incremental investment | $537.00 | $1,017.89 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,341.66 | $2,212.49 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HLTH | VLC | |
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Cons |
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HLTH | VLC |
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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 |