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Compare ALFA vs. IAF
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 Composite Bond ETF (IAF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | IAF | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 555 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,068.16 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,078.70 | $2,842.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | IAF | |
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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. | IAF.AX was created on 2012-03-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 3247.06m in AUM and 594 holdings. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr IndexSM, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of the Australian bond market and includes investment grade fixed income securities issued by the Australian Treasury. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.54 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.42 %) AUSTRALIA (COMMONWEALTH OF) RegS (2.40 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.31 %) Financials (0.25 %) Communication Services (0.19 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.15 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | IAF | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.15 % |
Price | $23.45 | $101.53 |
Size | $25.259 million | $3.681 billion |
10Y return | N/A | -4.84 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 2.07 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 14/03/2012 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | IAF | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 555 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,068.16 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,078.70 | $2,842.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | IAF | |
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ALFA | IAF |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |