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Compare VLC vs. RDV

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
Performance

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 Russell Investments High Dividend Australian Shares ETF (RDV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

24

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$550.15

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$1,388.66

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

RDV

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.

RDV.AX was created on 2010-05-11 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 239.73m in AUM and 51 holdings. The Fund aims to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia High Dividend Index over the long term.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.80 %)

BHP Group Ltd (5.38 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (5.13 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Financials (64.89 %)

Materials (12.20 %)

Communication Services (8.66 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (99.57 %)

China (0.43 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.34 %


Key Summary

VLC

RDV

Issuer

Vanguard

Russell

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Russell Australia High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.34 %

Price

$76.92

$30.52

Size

N/A

$248.359 million

10Y return

17.54 %

-4.48 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

7.22 %

6.50 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

14/05/2010

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

RDV

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

24

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$550.15

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$1,388.66

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

RDV

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

RDV

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