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Compare VLC vs. HACK
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 Global Cybersecurity ETF (HACK). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | HACK | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 1,597 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $753.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,049.06 | $1,906.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | HACK | |
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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. | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (8.12 %) PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (7.38 %) CISCO SYSTEMS INC (7.37 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Information Technology (71.24 %) Other (18.90 %) Industrials (9.86 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (79.37 %) India (7.63 %) Israel (3.99 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.67 % |
Key Summary
VLC | HACK | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.67 % |
Price | $79.31 | $13.39 |
Size | N/A | $1.129 billion |
10Y return | 19.33 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 4.95 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 01/09/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | HACK | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 1,597 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $753.12 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,049.06 | $1,906.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | HACK | |
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VLC | HACK |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |