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Compare VLC vs. ASIA
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 Betashares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | ASIA | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 1,011 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,217.80 | $2,041.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | ASIA | |
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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. | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (exclusing Japan). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.72 %) SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD (9.41 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (8.73 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (79.18 %) Communication Services (11.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.65 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.67 % |
Key Summary
VLC | ASIA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.67 % |
Price | $84.33 | $11.86 |
Size | $294.759 million | $691.003 million |
10Y return | 37.73 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.00 % | 1.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 21/09/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | ASIA | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 1,011 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,217.80 | $2,041.64 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | ASIA | |
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VLC | ASIA |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |