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Compare ALFA vs. VGS
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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (VGS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 22,000 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,038.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,789.04 | $3,731.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | VGS | |
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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 MSCI Index International Shares ETF (ASX: VGS) seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks the large and mid-cap stocks from 22 developed markets including the US, UK, Japan, Canada, France, Germany and Israel. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | Apple Inc. (5.40 %) Microsoft Corp. (4.13 %) Amazon.com Inc. (2.15 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (22.51 %) Financials (13.70 %) Health Care (12.53 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (73.10 %) Japan (5.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.67 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.18 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | VGS | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Vanguard |
Tracking index | MSCI WorldexAustralia Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.18 % |
Price | $23.54 | $149.27 |
Size | $29.892 million | N/A |
10Y return | N/A | 171.45 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 2.32 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 20/11/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | VGS | |
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Popularity | Low | High |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 22,000 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,038.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,789.04 | $3,731.75 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | VGS | |
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ALFA | VGS |
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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 |