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Compare VLC vs. GOVT

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 SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond ETF (GOVT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

GOVT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

5

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$133.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$2,093.55

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

GOVT

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.

GOVT.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 57.75m in AUM and 110 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX Australian Government Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Government Bond Index.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.5% (2.51 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1% (2.48 %)

Australia (Commonwealth of) 1.25% (2.42 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

VLC

GOVT

Issuer

Vanguard

SPDR

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Government Bond Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.1 %

Price

$79.50

$24.74

Size

N/A

$58.218 million

10Y return

21.19 %

-5.39 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

1.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

27/07/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

GOVT

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

5

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$133.75

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$2,093.55

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

GOVT

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

GOVT

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield