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Compare VISM vs. ALFA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are VISM and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

VISM

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

8

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,008.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$1,233.81

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Key Summary

VISM

ALFA

Strategy

Vanguard MSCI International Small Companies Index ETF aims to track the returns and performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Small Cap Index before considering fees, expenses, and tax. It tracks the performance of the index with dividends reinvested.

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

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (0.20 %)

United Therapeutics Corp. (0.20 %)

Axon Enterprise Inc. (0.19 %)

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (19.35 %)

Financials (14.55 %)

Consumer Discretionary (12.64 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (62.44 %)

Japan (12.99 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.56 %)

Management fee

0.32 %

0.39 %


Key Summary

VISM

ALFA

Issuer

Vanguard

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI World ex AU Small Cap

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.32 %

0.39 %

Price

$62.78

$19.43

Size

N/A

$9.102 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

4.21 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

13/11/2018

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VISM

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

270

8

Median incremental investment

$1,211.45

$1,008.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,448.42

$1,233.81

Average age group

26 - 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

VISM

ALFA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

VISM

ALFA

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower 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