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VLC ETF · Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF
The VLC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Vanguard. It is built to track an index: MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index. The VLC ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 15 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofAPAC Blended Cap1M perf.-3.67%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
-3.17%
1M flows
-€5.4M
AuM
€193M
E/R
0.2%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
VLC
N/A
Performance & flows
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VLC
A$88.13
+4.31%
APAC Blended Cap
+6.92%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -3.17%  | +4.31%  | +18.04% | +38.60% | +63.27% | -5.16% | +3.91% | +3.91% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
3/12/2026
A$88.13
1D NAV change
-1.32%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
15
Inception date
5/23/2011
Jurisdiction
Australia
Distribution
Australia
Legal structure
Managed Investment Scheme
Base currency
AUD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF seeks to track the return of the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +4.31% | +18.04% | +38.60% | +63.27% |
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PRIIPS
N/A
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Countries
Australia
99.73%
Unavailable
0.27%
Sectors
Financials
47.53%
Materials
23.61%
Consumer Discretionary
8.42%
Health Care
5.96%
Real Estate
4.26%
Communication Services
3.75%
Energy
3.27%
Industrials
2.94%
Unavailable
0.27%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
Top 15 holdings
Data as of January 31, 2026
BHP GROUP LTD
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
NATL AUST BANK
WESTPAC BANKING
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND BANKING
WESFARMERS ORDINARY
CSL
MACQUARIE GROUP LTD
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GOODMAN GROUP CF
RIO TINTO ORDINARY
TELSTRA
WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP
TRANSURBAN GRP REIT
FORTESCUE METALS GROUP
ARISTOCRAT LEISURE
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Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of December 31, 2025
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about VLC ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
VLC’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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46.40% of holdings have positive scoring
53.88% of holdings have negative scoring
43.82%
8.95%
28.96%
15.96%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of February 27, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
Replication information
Index
MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Gross Total Return Index - AUD
Index ticker
M8AUDLC Index
Index dividend policy
GTR
Replication method
Replication model
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Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
279
Total AuM
€3.79T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1363%
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Frequently asked questions about VLC
What does Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF, VLC, invest in?
VLC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap Australian Equities.
Which benchmark or index does VLC replicate?
VLC tracks the MSCI Australian Shares Large Cap Gross Total Return Index - AUD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of VLC?
VLC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.2%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was VLC launched?
VLC was introduced to the market on May 23, 2011. It trades on Australia
Who is the ETF issuer of VLC?
Vanguard MSCI Australian Large Companies Index ETF, VLC, is provided by Vanguard. Learn more about Vanguard here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of VLC?
VLC oversees €193M in assets as of March 12, 2026.
How has VLC performed lately?
Based on data from March 12, 2026, VLC returned -3.17% over the past month, 4.31% over the last three months and 3.91% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for VLC?
As of March 12, 2026, VLC recorded net flows of -€5.3M over the last month and -€3.1M year-to-date.
Does VLC distribute dividends?
VLC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 12, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 4.00%.
What are the main country or region exposures of VLC?
As of January 31, 2026, VLC has significant geographic allocations in Australia.
In which sector or theme does VLC invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, VLC focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does VLC hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, VLC holds 15 positions in its portfolio, with 99.73% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in VLC?
As of January 31, 2026, VLC top three holdings include BHP GROUP LTD, COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA and NATL AUST BANK.
What is the base currency of VLC?
The base currency of VLC is AUD.
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