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Compare VLC vs. GGFD

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

Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF

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Overview
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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

42

1

Median incremental investment

$1,015.28

$4,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,214.08

$455.76

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

$84.17

$18.99

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

36.20 %

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

42

1

Median incremental investment

$1,015.28

$4,993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,214.08

$455.76

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

GGFD

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

GGFD

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

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