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Compare PAXX vs. VLC

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Platinum Asia Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund)

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Overview
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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 Platinum Asia Fund (Quoted Managed Hedge Fund) (PAXX) 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

PAXX

VLC

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

50

Median incremental investment

$1,021.10

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$6,208.30

$2,187.12

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

PAXX

VLC

Strategy

PAXX.AX was created on 2017-08-17 by Platinum. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on multi-strategy alternatives. The Fund aims to provide capital growth over the long-term by providing exposure to undervalued listed investments in the Asian region excluding Japan.

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

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (10.15 %)

SK Hynix Inc (5.05 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (4.85 %)

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (40.86 %)

Information Technology (39.97 %)

Communication Services (9.99 %)

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Top 3 countries

China (46.18 %)

Korea (17.74 %)

Taiwan (10.79 %)

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

1.26 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

PAXX

VLC

Issuer

Platinum

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.26 %

0.2 %

Price

$4.93

$84.09

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

N/A

28.79 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

5.11 %

6.89 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/09/2017

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

PAXX

VLC

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

3

50

Median incremental investment

$1,021.10

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$6,208.30

$2,187.12

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

PAXX

VLC

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

PAXX

VLC

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

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