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Compare VLC vs. SMLL
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 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 | |
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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 | |
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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. | 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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VLC | SMLL |
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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 |