Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. QSML
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 VanEck MSCI Intl Small Companies Quality ETF (QSML). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 111 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,065.54 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,999.92 | $5,063.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | QSML | |
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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. | QSML.AX was created on 2021-03-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth companies having durable business models and sustainable competitive advantages. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Casey's General Stores Inc (1.71 %) Comfort Systems USA Inc (1.56 %) Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (1.48 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Industrials (39.03 %) Financials (28.65 %) Consumer Staples (24.01 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (81.64 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (8.09 %) Japan (2.80 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
VLC | QSML | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $76.92 | $27.52 |
Size | N/A | $1.383 billion |
10Y return | 17.54 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.22 % | 1.08 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 09/03/2021 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | QSML | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 111 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,065.54 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,999.92 | $5,063.68 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | QSML | |
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VLC | QSML |
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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 |