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Compare VLC vs. VGB

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 Australian Government Bond Index ETF (VGB). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VLC

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

109

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$1,744.18

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

VGB

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.

VGB.AX was created on 2012-04-24 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Government Bond Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %)

CSL Ltd. (9.73 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (3.58 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (3.44 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (3.39 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.2 %


Key Summary

VLC

VGB

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

Bloomberg AusBond Govt 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.2 %

Price

$79.50

$47.25

Size

N/A

$4.506 million

10Y return

21.19 %

-4.16 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

1.85 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

30/04/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

VGB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

109

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$1,744.18

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

VGB

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

VGB

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield