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Compare VLC vs. RSSL
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 Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | RSSL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $403.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,395.68 | $2,945.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | RSSL | |
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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. | RSSL.AX was created on 2025-02-10 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 20.5m in AUM and 1899 holdings. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Bloom Energy Corp Class A (2.07 %) Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (1.26 %) Sterling Infrastructure Inc (0.74 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (97.34 %) Hong Kong (0.70 %) Brazil (0.46 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
VLC | RSSL | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Global X |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0 % |
Price | $89.36 | $11.83 |
Size | $318.381 million | $19.125 million |
10Y return | 65.85 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.03 % | 0.37 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 11/02/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | RSSL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $403.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,395.68 | $2,945.67 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | RSSL | |
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VLC | RSSL |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |