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Compare VLC vs. VSO

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

Community Stats

VLC

VSO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

243

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$999.87

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$2,237.88

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

VLC

VSO

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.

VSO.AX was created on 2011-05-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap 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 %)

carsales.com Ltd. (2.47 %)

Atlas Arteria Ltd. (2.42 %)

Allkem Ltd. (2.38 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (36.62 %)

Materials (25.30 %)

Health Care (9.73 %)

Materials (24.32 %)

Industrials (14.76 %)

Financials (12.31 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (98.99 %)

China (0.62 %)

United States (0.26 %)

Management fee

0.2 %

0.3 %


Key Summary

VLC

VSO

Issuer

Vanguard

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD

MSCI Australian Shares Small Cap Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.2 %

0.3 %

Price

$79.31

$65.82

Size

N/A

N/A

10Y return

18.21 %

39.30 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

6.92 %

5.40 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

26/05/2011

26/05/2011

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VLC

VSO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

52

243

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$999.87

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,062.06

$2,237.88

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VLC

VSO

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VLC

VSO

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

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield