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Compare VLC vs. USTB

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VLC and USTB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

2

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$529.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

USTB

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.

USTB.AX was created on 2022-07-01 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. ETFS US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX Code: USTB.AX) invests in US Treasuries across the yield curve while providing currency hedging. US Treasuries are some of the most liquid and closely followed investments in the world.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Global X Us Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.19 %


Key Summary

VLC

USTB

Issuer

Vanguard

Global X

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.19 %

Price

$76.92

$9.20

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

17.54 %

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

7.22 %

1.32 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

04/07/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

2

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,999.92

$529.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

USTB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

USTB

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield