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Compare VLC vs. ILB

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 Government Inflation ETF (ILB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

10

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,276.30

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$2,112.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

ILB

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.

ILB.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 907.52m in AUM and 11 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government 0+ Yr Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of a segment of the Australian bond market comprised of inflation-linked fixed income securities.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (18.44 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (15.67 %)

AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (14.26 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Other (99.80 %)

Communication Services (0.20 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

VLC

ILB

Issuer

Vanguard

iShares

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Inflation Government (0+Y) Index - AUD-Australian Dollar

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.18 %

Price

$80.29

$124.24

Size

N/A

$916.497 million

10Y return

20.10 %

6.06 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

1.20 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

14/03/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

ILB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

10

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,276.30

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$2,112.08

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

ILB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

ILB

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