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Compare AEBD vs. ALFA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond 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 Betashares Ethical Australian Composite Bond ETF (AEBD) and the VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

AEBD

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

15

Median incremental investment

$5,000.00

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,050.98

$1,049.26

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

AEBD

ALFA

Strategy

AEBD.AX was created on 2024-11-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Ethically Screened Composite Bond Index, before taking into account fees and expenses.

ALFA.AX was created on 2025-01-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index (Benchmark) over the medium to long term after fees and other costs. There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved.

Top 3 holdings

BRITISH COLUMBIA PROV OF 5.2% MAY-36 (2.78 %)

AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIA 5.35% NOV-37 (1.40 %)

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT 2.75% JUN-35 (1.27 %)

IGO Ltd (3.93 %)

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %)

MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.34 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

AEBD

ALFA

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

Bloomberg Australian Enhanced Yield Composite Bond Index - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.34 %

0.39 %

Price

$49.81

$22.81

Size

$70.919 million

$26.094 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

2.21 %

0.51 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

05/11/2024

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

AEBD

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

1

15

Median incremental investment

$5,000.00

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$5,050.98

$1,049.26

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

AEBD

ALFA

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

AEBD

ALFA

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield