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Compare VLC vs. WEMG
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 SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF (WEMG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | WEMG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,062.06 | $7,683.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | WEMG | |
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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. | WEMG.AX was created on 2013-11-11 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 21.81m in AUM and 1065 holdings. The SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Carbon Aware ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Emerging LargeMidCap Carbon Aware Index. |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (6.24 %) Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (3.61 %) HDFC Bank Ltd (1.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Information Technology (37.13 %) Other (37.07 %) Financials (14.15 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | China (30.97 %) Taiwan (23.47 %) India (20.15 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
VLC | WEMG | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | SPDR |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | S&P Emerging LargeMidCap AUD Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $79.31 | $25.61 |
Size | N/A | $21.919 million |
10Y return | 18.21 % | 30.53 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 2.46 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 04/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | WEMG | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 52 | 5 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $2,062.06 | $7,683.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | WEMG | |
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VLC | WEMG |
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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 |