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Compare VLC vs. VGAD

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, 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 MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGAD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

519

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$2,033.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$8,255.52

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

VGAD

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.

The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Apple Inc. (5.41 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

United States (72.94 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.21 %


Key Summary

VLC

VGAD

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.21 %

Price

$80.29

$100.66

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

20.10 %

82.45 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

3.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

20/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

519

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$2,033.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$8,255.52

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

VGAD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

VGAD

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield