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Compare ALFA vs. HLTH
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 Global Healthcare Leaders ETF (HLTH). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | HLTH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 58 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $550.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,038.96 | $1,426.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | HLTH | |
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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. | HLTH.AX was created on 2020-09-08 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. The Fund aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Reference Index in Australian dollars. |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | Illumina Inc (3.18 %) Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals Inc (2.99 %) West Pharmaceutical Services Inc (2.83 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (100.00 %) Other (9.10 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (65.74 %) Japan (10.95 %) Denmark (8.04 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | HLTH | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketGrader Developed Markets ex-Australia Health Care Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $23.17 | $11.89 |
Size | $35.314 million | $53.237 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 0.61 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 09/09/2020 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | HLTH | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 58 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $550.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,038.96 | $1,426.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | HLTH | |
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ALFA | HLTH |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |