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Compare VLC vs. ACDC
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 Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF (VLC) and the Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ACDC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | ACDC | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 2,284 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $800.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,106.00 | $1,290.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | ACDC | |
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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. | The Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC) seeks to track the performance of The Solactive Global Lithium Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index invests in companies involved in the lithium business. This includes companies involved in all aspects of lithium, from mining and refining the metal, to producing batteries and Electric Vehicles (EVs). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Eos Energy Enterprises Inc Ordinary Shares Class A (5.69 %) BYD Co Ltd Class H (4.65 %) Panasonic Holdings Corp (4.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Consumer Discretionary (47.38 %) Industrials (23.81 %) Other (20.35 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Japan (23.82 %) United States (18.30 %) Korea (13.38 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VLC | ACDC | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $81.00 | $86.06 |
Size | N/A | $437.115 million |
10Y return | 28.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 4.05 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 03/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | ACDC | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 2,284 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $800.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,106.00 | $1,290.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | ACDC | |
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VLC | ACDC |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |