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Compare ISEC 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 Enhanced Cash ETF (ISEC) 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
ISEC | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 57 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,453.01 | $2,216.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ISEC | VLC | |
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Strategy | ISEC.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The ETF currently has 366.04m in AUM and 11 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with performance, before fees and expenses, in excess of the performance of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. | 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 | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (13.55 %) UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD (SYDNEY B (5.02 %) NORFINA LTD (2.81 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.33 %) Communication Services (0.87 %) Consumer Discretionary (0.67 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ISEC | VLC | |
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Issuer | iShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.12 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $100.63 | $82.08 |
Size | $370.530 million | $307.887 million |
10Y return | N/A | 44.18 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.03 % | 5.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2017 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ISEC | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 57 |
Median incremental investment | $2,993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $16,453.01 | $2,216.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ISEC | VLC | |
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ISEC | VLC |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |