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Compare VLC vs. DGCE
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 Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust Unhedged - Active ETF (DGCE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | DGCE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,588.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,409.68 | $7,475.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | DGCE | |
|---|---|---|
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. | DGCE.AX was created on 2006-12-05 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | NVIDIA Corp (4.19 %) Apple Inc (3.94 %) Microsoft Corp (2.90 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Information Technology (62.57 %) Communication Services (13.21 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.87 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.36 % |
Key Summary
VLC | DGCE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Dimensional |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.36 % |
Price | $86.06 | $31.02 |
Size | $304.832 million | N/A |
10Y return | 65.15 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.10 % | 2.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 12/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | DGCE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 59 | 21 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,588.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,409.68 | $7,475.82 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | DGCE | |
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Cons |
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VLC | DGCE |
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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 |