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Compare VLC vs. VAS
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 Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 31,328 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,303.34 | $2,745.86 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | VAS | |
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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. | Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) seeks to track the performance of the ASX 300 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 300 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.36 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.92 %) CSL Ltd. (5.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Financials (27.66 %) Materials (23.74 %) Health Care (8.77 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (95.40 %) United States (2.95 %) New Zealand (0.66 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
VLC | VAS | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | S&P/ASX 300 Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $88.34 | $107.13 |
Size | $312.779 million | $24.946 billion |
10Y return | 54.22 % | 58.01 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.28 % | 4.25 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 08/05/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | VAS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 64 | 31,328 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,303.34 | $2,745.86 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | VAS | |
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VLC | VAS |
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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 |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |