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Compare VLC vs. 1GOV

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

Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF

ASX

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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 Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (VLC) and the VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

1GOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

2

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,252.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$1,302.25

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

1GOV

Strategy

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.

1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 20.78m in AUM and 38 holdings. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (7.29 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.98 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) (6.75 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.22 %


Key Summary

VLC

1GOV

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.22 %

Price

$79.31

$52.09

Size

N/A

$20.851 million

10Y return

18.64 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

0.79 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

27/09/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

1GOV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

2

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,252.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Quarterly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$1,302.25

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

1GOV

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

VLC

1GOV

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield