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Compare VLC vs. IEU
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 Europe ETF (IEU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | IEU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 45 | 57 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,187.12 | $2,101.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | IEU | |
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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. | IEU.AX was created on 2000-07-25 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the S&P Europe 350TM Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of large capitalisation equities and covers 16 major developed European markets |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | ISHARES EUROPE ETF TRUST (99.88 %) AUD CASH (0.11 %) USD CASH (0.02 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (99.93 %) Communication Services (0.07 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (22.73 %) Switzerland (16.15 %) France (15.81 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VLC | IEU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | S&P Europe 350 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $84.12 | $84.06 |
Size | N/A | $712.627 million |
10Y return | 37.27 % | 57.06 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.70 % | 2.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 10/10/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | IEU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 45 | 57 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,187.12 | $2,101.50 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | IEU | |
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VLC | IEU |
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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 |