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Compare DBBF vs. ALFA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Betashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF

ASX

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Buy

Overview
Performance

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 Betashares Ethical Diversified Balanced ETF (DBBF) and the VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

DBBF

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

16

Median incremental investment

$5,012.67

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$3,124.42

$1,958.38

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

DBBF

ALFA

Strategy

DBBF.AX was created on 2019-12-15 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on target outcome asset allocation. DBBF.AX aims to provide exposure to a cost-effective, multi-asset class portfolio, for investors whose priority is investing in a way that aligns with their values.

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.

Top 3 holdings

BETASHARES ETHICAL AUSTRALIAN (28.50 %)

BETASHARES GLOBAL SUSTAINABILI (22.64 %)

BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINA (19.79 %)

Woolworths Group Ltd (5.47 %)

BHP Group Ltd (5.30 %)

Telstra Group Ltd (5.24 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (99.83 %)

Communication Services (0.17 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (47.89 %)

Australia (35.18 %)

Japan (4.44 %)

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.26 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

DBBF

ALFA

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.26 %

0.39 %

Price

$25.61

$22.91

Size

$31.461 million

$36.261 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

3.20 %

0.70 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/12/2019

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

DBBF

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

16

Median incremental investment

$5,012.67

$993.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$3,124.42

$1,958.38

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

DBBF

ALFA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

DBBF

ALFA

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield