Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. IHD
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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VLC | IHD |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |