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Compare ALFA vs. VNGS

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

Community Stats

ALFA

VNGS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

8

0

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

ALFA

VNGS

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.

VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Zions Bancorp NA (4.41 %)

Wise PLC Class A (3.83 %)

Brown & Brown Inc (3.36 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (39.56 %)

Other (33.62 %)

Information Technology (19.22 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (58.61 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %)

Japan (4.24 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

1.12 %


Key Summary

ALFA

VNGS

Issuer

VanEck

Vaughan

Tracking index

MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

1.12 %

Price

$19.32

$2.94

Size

$9.871 million

$27.241 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

31/05/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

VNGS

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

8

0

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

ALFA

VNGS

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

VNGS

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee