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Compare ALFA vs. IHHY
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 Global High Yield Bond (Aud Hedged) ETF (IHHY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | IHHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,960.64 | $1,942.71 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | IHHY | |
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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. | IHHY.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high yield fixed income. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging), composed of liquid, global developed, high yield corporate bonds (hedged to Australian dollars). |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | ISH GLBL HY CP BD UCITS USD DIST (96.03 %) USD/AUD (2.62 %) EUR/AUD (1.28 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (93.76 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (4.68 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.56 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | IHHY | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | Markit iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield Capped Hedged to AUD Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.56 % |
Price | $22.28 | $92.51 |
Size | $35.433 million | $239.986 million |
10Y return | N/A | -10.44 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 5.14 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 09/12/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | IHHY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 7 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,960.64 | $1,942.71 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | IHHY | |
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ALFA | IHHY |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |