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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.+15.16%
Last price
N/A
1M perf.
+0.50%
1M flows
-€2.1M
AuM
€191M
E/R
0.2%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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VLC
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Performance & flows

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VLC
A$88.41
+4.15%
APAC Blended Cap
+8.69%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+0.50%
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+4.15%
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+13.35%
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+36.92%
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+58.53%
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+0.46%
+2.63%
+5.19%
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Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
ISIN
AU000000VLC2
AuM
€191M
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E/R
0.2%
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Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
5/1/2026
A$88.41
1D NAV change
+0.46%
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
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
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
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France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+4.15%
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+13.35%
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+36.92%
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+58.53%
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Volatility
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
Australia
99.55%
Unavailable
0.45%
Sectors
Financials
48.94%
Materials
23.67%
Consumer Discretionary
7.29%
Health Care
4.62%
Energy
4.50%
Communication Services
4.05%
Real Estate
3.53%
Industrials
2.95%
Unavailable
0.45%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA
BHP GROUP LTD
WESTPAC BANKING
NATL AUST BANK
AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND BANKING
WESFARMERS ORDINARY
MACQUARIE GROUP LTD
CSL
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WOODSIDE ENERGY GROUP
TELSTRA
RIO TINTO ORDINARY
GOODMAN GROUP CF
TRANSURBAN GRP REIT
FORTESCUE METALS GROUP
ARISTOCRAT LEISURE
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Sustainability

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SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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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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Holdings review
44.38% of holdings have positive scoring
56.07% of holdings have negative scoring
42.11%
9.53%
27.73%
18.80%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication

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1-year trailing difference
As of April 30, 2026
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VLC
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of April 30, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model

Issuer

Vanguard
Vanguard ID Card
Number of funds
297
Total AuM
€4.01T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 0.48%
Average expense ratio
0.1343%
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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 €191M in assets as of May 1, 2026.

How has VLC performed lately?

Based on data from May 1, 2026, VLC returned 0.50% over the past month, 4.15% over the last three months and 5.19% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for VLC?

As of May 1, 2026, VLC recorded net flows of -€2M over the last month and -€5M year-to-date.

Does VLC distribute dividends?

VLC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of May 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 3.66%.

What are the main country or region exposures of VLC?

As of March 31, 2026, VLC has significant geographic allocations in Australia.

In which sector or theme does VLC invest in?

As of March 31, 2026, VLC focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary.

How many securities does VLC hold and how diversified is it?

As of March 31, 2026, VLC holds 15 positions in its portfolio, with 99.55% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in VLC?

As of March 31, 2026, VLC top three holdings include COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA, BHP GROUP LTD and WESTPAC BANKING.

What is the base currency of VLC?

The base currency of VLC is AUD.

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