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Compare ALFA vs. 1GOV
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 VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA) and the VanEck 1-5 Year Australian Government Bond ETF (1GOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | 1GOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,252.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,045.12 | $37,930.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | 1GOV | |
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Strategy | 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. | 1GOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 25.69m in AUM and 39 holdings. Each Fund aims to provide an investment return before fees and other costs which tracks the performance of its Reference Index in Australian dollars. The Funds do not necessarily aim to perfectly replicate the Reference Index on a oneto-one basis |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.97 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (9.34 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) (8.75 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | 1GOV | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond - Discontinued as of 07-Jul-2025 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $23.07 | $51.00 |
Size | $25.563 million | $25.519 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 1.87 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 27/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | 1GOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,252.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,045.12 | $37,930.15 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | 1GOV | |
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ALFA | 1GOV |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |