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Compare VCF 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 VCF and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VCF | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $520.68 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,900.93 | $1,180.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VCF | ALFA | |
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Strategy | VCF.AX was created on 2015-12-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. Vanguard International Credit Securities Index (Hedged) ETF seeks to track the return of the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Corporate and Government-Related Scaled Index hedged into Australian dollars before taking into account fees, expenses and tax. | 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 | Korea National Housing Bond I 1.75 2024-04-30 (0.29 %) NTT Finance Corp. 0.18 2025-12-19 (0.22 %) Major Joint Local Government Bond 0.18 2028-04-25 (0.22 %) | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Financials (0.01 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VCF | ALFA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Government-related and Corporate Index hedged into Australian Dollars - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.3 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $38.59 | $18.59 |
Size | $3.820 million | $10.220 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 4.63 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/12/2015 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VCF | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $520.68 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Quarterly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,900.93 | $1,180.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VCF | ALFA | |
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VCF | ALFA |
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Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |