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Compare ALFA vs. VGAD

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

Community Stats

ALFA

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

518

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$2,032.90

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$8,326.85

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

VGAD

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.

The aim of Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF is to track the return of the MSCI World ex-Australia (with net dividends reinvested) before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It also seeks to reduce the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations on the fund's performance by hedging it to the Australian dollar.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Apple Inc. (5.41 %)

Microsoft Corp. (4.14 %)

Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (22.51 %)

Financials (13.70 %)

Health Care (12.53 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (72.94 %)

Japan (5.73 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.77 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.21 %


Key Summary

ALFA

VGAD

Issuer

VanEck

Vanguard

Tracking index

MSCI World ex Australia - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.21 %

Price

$19.32

$97.39

Size

$9.871 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

79.42 %

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

3.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

20/11/2014

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

VGAD

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

518

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$2,032.90

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$8,326.85

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

VGAD

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

ALFA

VGAD

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