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Compare IVV 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 500 ETF (IVV) 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
IVV | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,548 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,023.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,102.70 | $1,055.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IVV | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | iShares S&P 500 ETF (ASX: IVV) seeks to track the performance of the US S&P 500 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the top 500 companies on the US stock market. | 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 ETF TRUST (99.97 %) AUD CASH (0.08 %) USD/AUD (0.00 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.97 %) Communication Services (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (99.41 %) Switzerland (0.28 %) Netherlands (0.13 %) | |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
IVV | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $67.45 | $22.95 |
Size | $13.311 billion | $23.654 million |
10Y return | 270.68 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.22 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IVV | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | High | Low |
Pearlers invested | 21,548 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,023.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,102.70 | $1,055.24 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IVV | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
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Cons |
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IVV | ALFA |
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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 |