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Compare VLC vs. FIRE
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VLC and FIRE. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | FIRE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,200.05 | $2,038.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | FIRE | |
|---|---|---|
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. | FIRE.AX was created on 2026-03-04 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with access to an actively managed equities portfolio predominantly comprised of long positions and short positions in Australian listed securities and some global listed securities. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Firetrail Alpha Plus Fund - Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VLC | FIRE | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | Firetraill |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Price | $91.43 | $11.26 |
Size | $324.696 million | N/A |
10Y return | 67.92 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 5.16 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 03/03/2026 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | FIRE | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 63 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,200.05 | $2,038.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | FIRE | |
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VLC | FIRE |
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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 |