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Compare VLC vs. BNDS
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 Western Asset Aus Bond Active ETF (BNDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $943.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,212.34 | $933.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | BNDS.AX was created on 2018-11-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to earn an after fee return in excess of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+yr Index over rolling three year periods. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.5% DEC-34 (2.23 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% MAY-41 (2.03 %) AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 3.75% MAY-34 (1.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (99.56 %) Communication Services (0.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.42 % |
Key Summary
VLC | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.42 % |
Price | $84.48 | $24.01 |
Size | $294.538 million | $831.965 million |
10Y return | 36.72 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 2.53 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 16/11/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | BNDS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $943.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,212.34 | $933.27 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | BNDS | |
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Cons |
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VLC | BNDS |
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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 |