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Compare QFN 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 BetaShares Australian Financials Sector ETF (QFN) 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
QFN | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 45 |
Median incremental investment | $536.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,042.50 | $2,175.68 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QFN | VLC | |
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Strategy | QFN.AX was created on 2010-12-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on financials equity. QFN.AX aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) comprising the largest ASX-listed companies in the financial sector, including the Big 4 banks and insurance companies but excluding Real Estate Investment Trusts. | 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 | S&P/ASX200 F-REIT MAR25 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (31.51 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (13.99 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (97.33 %) Other (2.67 %) Communication Services (2.56 %) | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.69 %) United States (0.31 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
QFN | VLC | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia Financials Ex-REITs Sector Index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.34 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $16.07 | $82.65 |
Size | $90.085 million | N/A |
10Y return | 41.34 % | 35.71 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.63 % | 6.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 15/12/2010 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QFN | VLC | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 23 | 45 |
Median incremental investment | $536.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,042.50 | $2,175.68 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QFN | VLC | |
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QFN | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |