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Compare IESG 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 iShares Core MSCI Australia Esg ETF (IESG) 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
IESG | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 74 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,513.65 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,842.16 | $3,687.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IESG | VLC | |
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Strategy | IESG.AX was created on 2021-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 509.85m in AUM and 95 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The objective of the Fund is to provide exposure to large, mid and small cap segments of the Australian market with better sustainability credentials relative to their sector peers | 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 | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (14.17 %) MACQUARIE GROUP LTD DEF (8.38 %) WESFARMERS LTD (8.14 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (29.77 %) Materials (18.88 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.77 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.60 %) United States (0.21 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
IESG | VLC | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Australia IMI Custom ESG Leaders Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.01 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $30.96 | $90.81 |
Size | $522.823 million | $316.381 million |
10Y return | N/A | 57.79 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.42 % | 5.30 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/06/2021 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IESG | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 74 | 62 |
Median incremental investment | $1,513.65 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $6,842.16 | $3,687.95 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IESG | VLC | |
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IESG | 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 |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |