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Compare VLC vs. GBND

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 Green Bond Currency Hedged ETF (GBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

GBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

20

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,096.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$1,255.99

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VLC

GBND

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.

GBND.AX was created on 2019-11-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond TR Index - AUD Hedged, before taking into account fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

FRENCH REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT BOND OAT 1.75% JUN-39 (1.59 %)

NEW S WALES TREASURY CRP 3.0% FEB-30 (0.99 %)

TREASURY CORP VICTORIA 4.25% DEC-32 (0.99 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Other (74.40 %)

Communication Services (25.60 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.49 %


Key Summary

VLC

GBND

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Solactive Australian and Global Select Sustainability Leaders Bond Hedged to AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.49 %

Price

$76.92

$20.59

Size

N/A

$236.329 million

10Y return

16.78 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

2.37 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

28/11/2019

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

GBND

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

20

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,096.10

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$1,255.99

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

GBND

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

GBND

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