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Compare VLC vs. GLIN
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 iShares Ftse Gbl Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF (GLIN). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | GLIN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,156.38 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,217.80 | $2,409.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | GLIN | |
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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. | GLIN.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of global developed market infrastructure securities. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Transurban Group (5.36 %) Aena SME SA (5.34 %) NextEra Energy Inc (4.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (79.55 %) Energy (14.19 %) Industrials (13.10 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (60.50 %) Canada (10.53 %) Australia (6.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VLC | GLIN | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - USD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $85.09 | $27.66 |
Size | $294.538 million | $1.144 billion |
10Y return | 37.69 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 1.15 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 06/06/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | GLIN | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,156.38 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,217.80 | $2,409.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | GLIN | |
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VLC | GLIN |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |