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Compare VLC vs. HQUS
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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | HQUS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $4,024.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,081.56 | $3,949.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | HQUS | |
|---|---|---|
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. | HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | GE VERNOVA INC (0.27 %) DOLLAR TREE INC (0.27 %) PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC (0.26 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Industrials (15.85 %) Financials (14.23 %) Information Technology (13.70 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Key Summary
VLC | HQUS | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.29 % |
Price | $81.00 | $42.14 |
Size | N/A | N/A |
10Y return | 28.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 0.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 11/07/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | HQUS | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 9 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $4,024.37 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,081.56 | $3,949.88 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | HQUS | |
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VLC | HQUS |
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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 |