Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. QAU
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 Betashares Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | QAU | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 77 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,801.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,106.00 | $2,428.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | QAU | |
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Strategy | VLC.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. To closely track the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index, the Fund will hold all of the securities in the index. | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (98.89 %) LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (98.73 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-97.62 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VLC | QAU | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $81.00 | $27.29 |
Size | N/A | $1.016 billion |
10Y return | 28.57 % | 117.62 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 1.57 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 04/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | QAU | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 77 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,801.30 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,106.00 | $2,428.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | QAU | |
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VLC | QAU |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |