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Compare GLIN vs. ALFA

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

iShares Ftse Gbl Infrastructure (Aud Hedged) ETF

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Overview
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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/β€Šdividend 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

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

GLIN

ALFA

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