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Compare ALFA vs. GLDN

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

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

iShares Physical Gold ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are ALFA and GLDN. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

GLDN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

16

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$6,763.62

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

ALFA

GLDN

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.

GLDN.AX was created on 2023-10-27 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the spot price of gold, before fees and expenses.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

iShares Physical Gold ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

0.18 %


Key Summary

ALFA

GLDN

Issuer

VanEck

iShares

Tracking index

LBMA Gold Price PM

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.18 %

Price

$19.32

$41.88

Size

$9.871 million

$233.925 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

- %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

31/10/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

GLDN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

16

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,993.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$6,763.62

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

GLDN

Pros

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

GLDN

Higher management fee

Lower management fee