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Compare VLC vs. FUEL

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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

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

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

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

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

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

FUEL

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