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Compare ALFA vs. HVST

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

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

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

Community Stats

ALFA

HVST

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

56

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$2,489.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

HVST

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.

HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 219.8m in AUM and 57 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.84 %)

BHP GROUP LTD (7.93 %)

COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (5.35 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (33.24 %)

Financials (26.40 %)

Materials (13.36 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (97.05 %)

United States (2.00 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.56 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.65 %


Key Summary

ALFA

HVST

Issuer

VanEck

BetaShares

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.65 %

Price

$19.43

$12.93

Size

$9.102 million

$226.126 million

10Y return

N/A

-48.11 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

8.74 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

03/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

HVST

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

56

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$990.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$2,489.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

HVST

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

ALFA

HVST

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher 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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield