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Compare IJH 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 iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) 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
IJH | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 41 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,487.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $8,994.62 | $1,955.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IJH | ALFA | |
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Strategy | IJH.AX was created on 2000-05-22 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on mid cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of midcapitalisation US equities. | 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 | ISHARES CORE S&P MID-CAP ETF (99.96 %) USD CASH (0.02 %) AUD CASH (0.01 %) | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.67 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (0.83 %) Mexico (0.71 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
IJH | ALFA | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P MidCap 400 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.07 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $53.86 | $22.22 |
Size | $498.802 million | $35.433 million |
10Y return | 159.73 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.20 % | 0.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IJH | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 41 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,487.00 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $8,994.62 | $1,955.36 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IJH | ALFA | |
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IJH | 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 price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |