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Compare ILC vs. VAS
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 S&P/ASX 20 ETF (ILC) and the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ILC | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 22,312 |
Median incremental investment | $831.95 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,125.85 | $2,716.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ILC | VAS | |
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Strategy | ILC.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 683.89m in AUM and 21 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the 20 largest Australian securities listed on the ASX. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (16.88 %) BHP GROUP LTD (13.37 %) CSL LTD (8.31 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (44.17 %) Materials (19.64 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.57 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (98.61 %) United States (1.39 %) | Australia (94.56 %) United States (3.02 %) New Zealand (1.65 %) |
Management fee | 0.24 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
ILC | VAS | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX 20 - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.24 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $32.06 | $104.48 |
Size | $685.476 million | N/A |
10Y return | 25.87 % | 43.08 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.31 % | 5.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/12/2010 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ILC | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 34 | 22,312 |
Median incremental investment | $831.95 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,125.85 | $2,716.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ILC | VAS | |
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ILC | VAS |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |