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Compare ALFA vs. VAF

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

Community Stats

ALFA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

220

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,019.37

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$2,387.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

VAF

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.

VAF.AX was created on 2012-10-29 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index before taking into account fees, expenses and tax.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Australia Government Bond 4.25 2026-04-21 (2.95 %)

Australia Government Bond 3.25 2025-04-21 (2.84 %)

Australia Government Bond 0.25 2024-11-21 (2.73 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

0.1 %


Key Summary

ALFA

VAF

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.1 %

Price

$19.26

$46.50

Size

$9.102 million

$6.639 million

10Y return

N/A

-7.79 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

2.16 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

31/10/2012

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

VAF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

220

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,019.37

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$2,387.03

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

VAF

Pros

  • Higher price growth

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower price growth

ALFA

VAF

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield