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Compare ALFA vs. IHD
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 S&P/ASX Div Opportunities Esg Screened ETF (IHD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | IHD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 91 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $809.56 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,040.72 | $1,720.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | IHD | |
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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. | IHD.AX was created on 2010-12-06 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 400.43m in AUM and 49 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of 50 ASX listed stocks that offer high dividend yields while meeting diversification, profitability and tradability requirements as well as being screened for sustainability considerations |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (10.93 %) RIO TINTO LTD (10.39 %) ANZ GROUP HOLDINGS LTD (9.29 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (44.69 %) Materials (25.27 %) Industrials (15.28 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (99.86 %) New Zealand (0.14 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.23 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | IHD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.23 % |
Price | $23.19 | $17.20 |
Size | $34.286 million | $401.080 million |
10Y return | N/A | 37.27 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.26 % | 5.18 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 09/12/2010 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | IHD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 91 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $809.56 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,040.72 | $1,720.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | IHD | |
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ALFA | IHD |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |