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Compare VLC vs. FASI
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 Fidelity Asia Active ETF (FASI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | FASI | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $611.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,200.05 | $2,146.94 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | FASI | |
|---|---|---|
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. | FASI.AX was created on 2024-05-28 by Fidelity. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To achieve returns in excess of the MSCI All Country Asia ex-Japan Index NR over the medium to long term |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (17.09 %) Techtronic Industries Co Ltd (8.35 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (6.78 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Communication Services (25.80 %) Information Technology (24.25 %) Other (15.91 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | China (41.58 %) India (20.34 %) Hong Kong (17.62 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.16 % |
Key Summary
VLC | FASI | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Fidelity |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 1.16 % |
Price | $92.07 | $11.35 |
Size | $324.696 million | $26.750 million |
10Y return | 69.09 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.16 % | 3.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 30/05/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | FASI | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $611.59 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,200.05 | $2,146.94 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | FASI | |
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Cons |
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VLC | FASI |
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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 |