Compare AU
Compare HVST 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 Australian Dividend Harvester Fund (Managed Fund) (HVST) 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
HVST | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,011.25 | $2,184.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HVST | VLC | |
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Strategy | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 239.15m in AUM and 45 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. | 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 | BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.67 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN RESOURCE (8.94 %) BETASHARES S&P/ASX FINANCIAL S (8.58 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (54.66 %) Financials (10.44 %) Health Care (6.47 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.05 %) United States (2.00 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.56 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
HVST | VLC | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $13.65 | $84.89 |
Size | $240.978 million | N/A |
10Y return | -46.78 % | 30.68 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 8.97 % | 6.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/11/2014 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HVST | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 51 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,011.25 | $2,184.52 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HVST | VLC | |
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HVST | 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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |