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Compare ALFA vs. XGOV
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 VanEck 10+ Year Australian Government Bond ETF (XGOV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | XGOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $530.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,966.80 | $3,407.19 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | XGOV | |
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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. | XGOV.AX was created on 2023-09-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.75% (12.73 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (10.34 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 2.75% (9.36 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.22 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | XGOV | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX Government Bond 10-20 Year Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.22 % |
Price | $22.22 | $49.76 |
Size | $35.433 million | $387.468 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 2.67 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 27/09/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | XGOV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 2 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $530.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,966.80 | $3,407.19 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | XGOV | |
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ALFA | XGOV |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |