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Compare VLC vs. SPY
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 SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | SPY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 260 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,200.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,999.92 | $1,673.70 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | SPY | |
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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. | SPY.AX was created on 2014-10-13 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Apple Inc (6.92 %) Microsoft Corp (5.95 %) NVIDIA Corp (5.68 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Information Technology (59.84 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.98 %) Communication Services (13.53 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (99.40 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.0945 % |
Key Summary
VLC | SPY | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | S&P 500 |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.0945 % |
Price | $76.92 | $836.85 |
Size | N/A | $949.727 billion |
10Y return | 17.54 % | 212.50 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.22 % | 1.33 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 13/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | SPY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 260 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,200.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,999.92 | $1,673.70 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | SPY | |
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VLC | SPY |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |