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Compare VLC vs. SMLL

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 Betashares Australian Small Companies Select ETF (SMLL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

SMLL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

10

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,994.35

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$4,329.54

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

SMLL

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.

SMLL.AX was created on 2017-04-07 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 217.43m in AUM and 64 holdings. The fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Accumulation Index over the medium to long term (after fees and expenses) by investing in a portfolio of high quality, profitable small companies.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %)

PERSEUS MINING LTD (4.33 %)

A2 MILK CO LTD/THE (3.54 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Materials (33.71 %)

Consumer Discretionary (17.90 %)

Real Estate (12.30 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (98.15 %)

China (1.85 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.39 %


Key Summary

VLC

SMLL

Issuer

Vanguard

BetaShares

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.39 %

Price

$79.31

$3.59

Size

N/A

$229.908 million

10Y return

18.21 %

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

5.20 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

11/04/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

SMLL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

10

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,994.35

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$4,329.54

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

SMLL

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

SMLL

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield