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Compare ALFA vs. GGFD
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 Betashares Geared Long Us Tr Bond Ch Complex ETF (GGFD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,987.04 | $489.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
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. | GGFD.AX was created on 2023-12-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. Betashares Geared Long U.S. Treasury Bond Fund Currency Hedged (hedge fund) offers geared exposure to the returns of 10-year US Treasury Bonds, hedged for currency exposure |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | US 10YR ULTRA FUT SEP26 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.53 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (4.47 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.99 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.99 % |
Price | $22.58 | $18.87 |
Size | $34.242 million | $2.851 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 0.18 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 05/12/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | GGFD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 1 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $4,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,987.04 | $489.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | GGFD | |
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Cons |
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ALFA | GGFD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |