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Compare VLC vs. IHD

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
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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 S&P/ASX Div Opportunities Esg Screened ETF (IHD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

IHD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

36

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$1,132.85

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

VLC

IHD

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.

IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 283.31m in AUM and 49 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (10.30 %)

RIO TINTO LTD (9.92 %)

ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.09 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Financials (38.37 %)

Materials (28.64 %)

Industrials (14.60 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (99.25 %)

New Zealand (0.75 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.23 %


Key Summary

VLC

IHD

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.23 %

Price

$76.92

$13.90

Size

N/A

$287.032 million

10Y return

17.54 %

-11.63 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

7.22 %

7.90 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

09/12/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

IHD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

36

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$643.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$1,132.85

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

IHD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

VLC

IHD

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield