Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. IAF
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 Core Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 533 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,091.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,999.92 | $2,567.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | IAF | |
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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. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3015.04m in AUM and 636 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury, |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.58 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.49 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (99.35 %) Communication Services (0.20 %) Financials (0.18 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
VLC | IAF | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $76.92 | $102.69 |
Size | N/A | $2.986 billion |
10Y return | 16.78 % | -4.96 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 2.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 533 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,091.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,999.92 | $2,567.25 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | IAF | |
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VLC | IAF |
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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 |