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Compare ALFA vs. BILL
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 iShares Core Cash ETF (BILL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | BILL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $9,996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,972.49 | $4,919.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | BILL | |
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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. | BILL.AX was created on 2017-06-02 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance, before fees and expenses, of an index comprised of Australian bank bills. |
Top 3 holdings | Woolworths Group Ltd (5.47 %) BHP Group Ltd (5.30 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.24 %) | RBC MONEY MARKET 11AM (29.49 %) SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (SYDN (2.94 %) SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORP (SYDN (2.10 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.07 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | BILL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Bank Bill Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.07 % |
Price | $23.07 | $100.40 |
Size | $36.648 million | $1.241 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 2.50 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 06/06/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | BILL | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 19 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $9,996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,972.49 | $4,919.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | BILL | |
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ALFA | BILL |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |