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Compare ALFA vs. IHEB

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 are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are ALFA and IHEB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

IHEB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

2

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,101.49

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$20,950.13

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

IHEB

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.

IHEB.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on broad credit fixed income. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Index (AUD Hedged), before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of U.S. dollar denominated fixed and/or floating rate emerging market bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

iShares J.P. Morgan Usd Emerging Markets (Aud Hedged) ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (98.67 %)

Communication Services (1.33 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

0.51 %


Key Summary

ALFA

IHEB

Issuer

VanEck

iShares

Tracking index

J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Core Hedged to AUD Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.51 %

Price

$19.32

$72.87

Size

$8.251 million

$51.698 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

- %

6.18 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

09/12/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

IHEB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

2

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,101.49

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$20,950.13

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

IHEB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

ALFA

IHEB

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield