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Compare ALFA vs. VBND
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 Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF (VBND). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 189 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,009.80 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,966.80 | $2,593.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | VBND | |
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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. | VBND.AX was created on 2017-10-10 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float-Adjusted and Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.25 2024-12-31 (0.39 %) United States Treasury Note/Bond 4.5 2024-11-30 (0.37 %) Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro 3.4 2025-03-28 (0.33 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.2 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | VBND | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Float Adjusted Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.2 % |
Price | $22.22 | $39.21 |
Size | $35.433 million | $3.936 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 3.09 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 12/10/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | VBND | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 189 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,009.80 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,966.80 | $2,593.14 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | VBND | |
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ALFA | VBND |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |