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Compare VMIN 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 VMIN and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
VMIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $531.00 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $6,380.75 | $1,189.99 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
VMIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | VMIN.AX was created on 2018-04-13 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation with volatility lower than the FTSE Global All Cap Index (AUD Hedged), 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 | Cisco Systems Inc./Delaware (1.98 %) Johnson & Johnson (1.96 %) Amdocs Ltd. (1.71 %) | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (16.03 %) Information Technology (13.81 %) Industrials (13.57 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (57.06 %) Japan (7.92 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (6.70 %) | |
Management fee | 0.28 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VMIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | Vanguard | VanEck |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.28 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $63.49 | $18.74 |
Size | N/A | $10.220 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 3.41 % | - % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 17/04/2018 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VMIN | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $531.00 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $6,380.75 | $1,189.99 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VMIN | ALFA | |
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Cons |
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VMIN | ALFA |
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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 |