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Compare HVST 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 HVST and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
HVST | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 56 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,705.10 | $1,180.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HVST | ALFA | |
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Strategy | HVST.AX was created on 2014-10-29 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 238.49m in AUM and 45 holdings. HVST.AX aims to provide exposure to large-cap Australian shares, along with the potential for franked income that is at least 1.5x the yield of the Australian broad sharemarket on an annual basis. | 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 AUSTRALIA 200 ETF (24.61 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.04 %) CSL LTD (5.09 %) | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (33.17 %) Financials (25.66 %) Materials (13.17 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (97.05 %) United States (2.00 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.56 %) | |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
HVST | ALFA | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.65 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $12.76 | $18.77 |
Size | $239.102 million | $10.220 million |
10Y return | -49.20 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 9.03 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 03/11/2014 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HVST | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 56 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,705.10 | $1,180.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HVST | ALFA | |
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HVST | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |