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Compare DFGH vs. ALFA
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 Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust Aud Hedged - Active ETF (DFGH) 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
DFGH | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $3,186.65 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $41,479.82 | $1,973.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
DFGH | ALFA | |
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Strategy | DFGH.AX was created on 2008-12-09 by Dimensional. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio. | 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 | NVIDIA Corp (4.05 %) Apple Inc (3.50 %) Microsoft Corp (2.25 %) | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (62.57 %) Communication Services (13.21 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.87 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (72.57 %) Japan (6.46 %) Canada (3.58 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.361 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
DFGH | ALFA | |
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Issuer | Dimensional | VanEck |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.361 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $43.64 | $22.43 |
Size | N/A | $34.964 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.52 % | 0.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/11/2023 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
DFGH | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $3,186.65 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $41,479.82 | $1,973.84 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
DFGH | ALFA | |
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DFGH | ALFA |
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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 |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |