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Compare VETH 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 Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) 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
VETH | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,036 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,480.18 | $1,029.94 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VETH | ALFA | |
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Strategy | VETH.AX was created on 2020-10-12 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF seeks to track the return ofthe FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index 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 | Commonwealth Bank of Australia (10.17 %) CSL Ltd. (9.69 %) National Australia Bank Ltd. (5.54 %) | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (34.37 %) Materials (18.25 %) Health Care (13.54 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (99.36 %) China (0.34 %) United States (0.22 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VETH | ALFA | |
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Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | FTSE Australia 300 Choice Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.17 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $69.14 | $22.39 |
Size | N/A | $25.563 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.32 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 13/10/2020 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VETH | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,036 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,480.18 | $1,029.94 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VETH | ALFA | |
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VETH | 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 |