Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. GGFD
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 Geared Long Us Tr Bond Ch (Hedge Fund) (GGFD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 45 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,187.12 | $438.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GGFD.AX was created on 2023-12-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. Betashares Geared Long U.S. Treasury Bond Fund Currency Hedged (hedge fund) offers geared exposure to the returns of 10-year US Treasury Bonds, hedged for currency exposure |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | US 10YR ULTRA FUT SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (105.83 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-5.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
VLC | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $84.12 | $18.28 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 37.27 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.70 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 05/12/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 45 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,187.12 | $438.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | GGFD | |
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Cons |
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VLC | GGFD |
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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 |