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Compare ALFA vs. VBTC
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 VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | VBTC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 492 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,047.91 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,801.20 | $2,337.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | VBTC | |
|---|---|---|
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. | VBTC.AX was created on 2024-06-18 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short usd currency. The fund aims to provide a return that tracks the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and other costs. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | VanEck Bitcoin ETF (100.34 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | VBTC | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MarketVector Bitcoin Benchmark Rate - USD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $23.70 | $22.26 |
Size | $30.910 million | $284.791 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 19/06/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | VBTC | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 492 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,047.91 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,801.20 | $2,337.30 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | VBTC | |
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Cons |
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ALFA | VBTC |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |