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Compare GLIN 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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are GLIN and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
GLIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $844.22 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,132.88 | $1,233.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GLIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | GLIN.AX was created on 2023-05-16 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The ETF currently has 937.57m in AUM and 137 holdings. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses (including the cost of hedging). The index is designed to measure the AUD hedged performance of global developed market infrastructure securities. | 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 | Transurban Group (5.22 %) Aena SME SA (4.95 %) NextEra Energy Inc (4.36 %) | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (75.66 %) Energy (14.19 %) Industrials (13.28 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (60.50 %) Canada (10.53 %) Australia (6.00 %) | |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
GLIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Developed Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index - USD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.15 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $27.19 | $19.43 |
Size | $1.056 billion | $9.102 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.15 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 06/06/2016 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GLIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $844.22 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,132.88 | $1,233.81 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GLIN | ALFA | |
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Cons |
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GLIN | ALFA |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower 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 |