Compare AU
Compare VLC vs. XMET
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 Betashares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VLC | XMET | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,005.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,106.00 | $1,036.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VLC | XMET | |
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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. | XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account fees and expenses |
Top 3 holdings | BHP Group Ltd. (17.50 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (13.40 %) CSL Ltd. (9.73 %) | LYNAS RARE EARTHS LTD (6.07 %) FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD (5.80 %) FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC (5.34 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.62 %) Materials (25.30 %) Health Care (9.73 %) | Other (59.35 %) Materials (40.65 %) Industrials (0.07 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Canada (36.79 %) Australia (17.96 %) United States (17.25 %) |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
VLC | XMET | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | BetaShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index - AUD | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.2 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $81.00 | $7.30 |
Size | N/A | $19.792 million |
10Y return | 28.57 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.92 % | 0.43 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2011 | 27/10/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VLC | XMET | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 53 | 29 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,005.61 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,106.00 | $1,036.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VLC | XMET | |
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VLC | XMET |
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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 |