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Compare VLC vs. DRGN
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 China Tech ETF (DRGN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | DRGN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,790.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,178.02 | $1,257.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | DRGN | |
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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. | DRGN.AX was created on 2025-05-06 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on information technology equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Global X China Tech 20 Index (the Index). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Xiaomi Corp Class B (8.11 %) BYD Co Ltd Class H (8.06 %) East Money Information Co Ltd Class A (7.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Information Technology (39.66 %) Consumer Discretionary (19.93 %) Other (19.50 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VLC | DRGN | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Global X China Tech 20 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Price | $83.77 | $10.10 |
Size | $290.887 million | N/A |
10Y return | 30.83 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 07/05/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | DRGN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,790.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,178.02 | $1,257.45 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | DRGN | |
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VLC | DRGN |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |