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Compare VLC vs. IXJ
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 Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 259 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,154.10 | $1,822.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | IXJ | |
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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. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. 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 global biotechnology, healthcare, medical equipment and pharmaceuticals companies and may include large-, mid- or smallcapitalisation stocks |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Eli Lilly and Company (8.25 %) UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (5.81 %) Johnson & Johnson (4.72 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (99.97 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.46 % |
Key Summary
VLC | IXJ | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.46 % |
Price | $82.85 | $130.17 |
Size | N/A | $1.261 billion |
10Y return | 29.82 % | 81.48 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 259 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,154.10 | $1,822.38 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | IXJ | |
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VLC | IXJ |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |