Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. FUEL
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 Global Energy Comp Currency Hedged ETF (FUEL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | FUEL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 45 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,082.67 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,062.06 | $1,432.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | FUEL | |
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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. | FUEL.AX was created on 2016-06-16 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on energy equity. The fund aims to track the performance of an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises the largest global energy companies (ex-Australia), hedged into Australian dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | BRL - BRAZILIAN REAL (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (81.53 %) Communication Services (33.88 %) Energy (17.69 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (57.44 %) Canada (14.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.60 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.57 % |
Key Summary
VLC | FUEL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Energy Hedged AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.57 % |
Price | $79.50 | $5.96 |
Size | N/A | $116.767 million |
10Y return | 18.92 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 3.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 20/06/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | FUEL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 45 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,082.67 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,062.06 | $1,432.28 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | FUEL | |
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VLC | FUEL |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |