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Compare IHCB 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 Global Corporate Bond(Aud Hedged) ETF (IHCB) 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
IHCB | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 52 |
Median incremental investment | $2,790.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,617.50 | $2,009.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IHCB | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | IHCB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of the global investment grade corporate fixedrate debt market. | 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 | ISH GLBL CRP BND ETF USD DIST (98.50 %) USD/AUD (1.25 %) AUD CASH (0.58 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (82.47 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
IHCB | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.27 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $92.19 | $77.30 |
Size | $326.631 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 18.45 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.35 % | 6.89 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2015 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IHCB | VLC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 5 | 52 |
Median incremental investment | $2,790.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,617.50 | $2,009.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IHCB | VLC | |
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Cons |
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IHCB | 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 |