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Compare ALFA vs. VDHG
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 Diversified High Growth Index ETF (VDHG). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | VDHG | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 11,942 |
Median incremental investment | $996.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,808.80 | $2,864.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | VDHG | |
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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. | Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) seeks to track the weighted average performance of various ETFs it invests in before taking into account fees, expenses and taxes. The index doesn’t track companies directly. Instead, it invests in other ETFs. It acts as an ETF that tracks other ETFs. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | BHP Group Ltd. (3.79 %) Commonwealth Bank of Australia (3.03 %) CSL Ltd. (2.38 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.35 %) Other (12.53 %) Information Technology (11.71 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (40.13 %) Australia (38.45 %) Japan (3.51 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.27 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | VDHG | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | 36% S&P - ASX300 - 26.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus - 16% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Hdg to AUD - 6.5% MSCI Wrld ex-Aus Sml Cap - 5% MSCI EM Index - 3% Bloomberg AusBond Composite 0+ Yr Index - 7% Bloomberg Barclays Glb. Aggrt. Flt.-Adjstd and Scaled Index Hdg. to A | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.27 % |
Price | $23.84 | $73.07 |
Size | $29.826 million | $3.350 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 4.72 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 22/11/2017 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | VDHG | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 11,942 |
Median incremental investment | $996.75 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,808.80 | $2,864.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | VDHG | |
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ALFA | VDHG |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |