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Compare VLC vs. VHY
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 High Yield ETF (VHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | VHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 1,646 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,010.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,201.16 | $2,325.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | VHY | |
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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. | VHY.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF seeks to track the return of the FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield 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 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (10.26 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.79 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (6.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Financials (40.37 %) Materials (23.34 %) Energy (10.73 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (99.89 %) China (0.11 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.25 % |
Key Summary
VLC | VHY | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | FTSE Australia High Dividend Yield Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.25 % |
Price | $84.66 | $75.00 |
Size | $287.771 million | N/A |
10Y return | 38.56 % | 14.64 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 7.50 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 26/05/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | VHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 1,646 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,010.08 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,201.16 | $2,325.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | VHY | |
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VLC | VHY |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |