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Compare ALFA vs. VGAD
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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/ distribution 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 | |
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Cons |
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ALFA | VGAD |
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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 |