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Compare ALFA vs. USTB

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 USTB. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

2

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$529.58

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

USTB

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.

USTB.AX was created on 2022-07-01 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. ETFS US Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (ASX Code: USTB.AX) invests in US Treasuries across the yield curve while providing currency hedging. US Treasuries are some of the most liquid and closely followed investments in the world.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Global X Us Treasury Bond (Currency Hedged) ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

0.19 %


Key Summary

ALFA

USTB

Issuer

VanEck

Global X

Tracking index

iBoxx $ Treasuries Index (AUD Hedged) - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.19 %

Price

$19.43

$9.21

Size

$9.102 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend yield (5Y)

- %

1.32 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

04/07/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

USTB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

2

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$505.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$529.58

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

USTB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

ALFA

USTB

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield