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Compare VLC vs. USTB
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 | |
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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. | 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/ dividend 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 | |
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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 | |
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VLC | USTB |
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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 |