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Compare VLC vs. QUAL
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 International Quality ETF (QUAL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | QUAL | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 1,363 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $947.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,049.06 | $3,248.86 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | QUAL | |
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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. | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.98 %) Microsoft Corp (4.95 %) Apple Inc (4.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Information Technology (39.50 %) Communication Services (21.36 %) Health Care (16.44 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
VLC | QUAL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $78.95 | $53.73 |
Size | N/A | $6.505 billion |
10Y return | 18.79 % | 190.90 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 1,363 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $947.04 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,049.06 | $3,248.86 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | QUAL | |
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VLC | QUAL |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |