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Compare VNGS vs. ALFA

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Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF

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Overview
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Overview

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

Community Stats

VNGS

ALFA

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

8

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,008.50

Median investment frequency

N/A

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$0

$1,191.90

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Key Summary

VNGS

ALFA

Strategy

VNGS.AX was created on 2022-06-01 by Vaughan. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on extended market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index (after fees and expenses and before taxes) on a rolling five-year basis.

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

Brown & Brown Inc (3.04 %)

Element Solutions Inc (2.96 %)

TechnipFMC PLC (2.81 %)

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (46.56 %)

Financials (26.78 %)

Information Technology (19.22 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (58.61 %)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11.67 %)

Japan (4.24 %)

Management fee

1.12 %

0.39 %


Key Summary

VNGS

ALFA

Issuer

Vaughan

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

1.12 %

0.39 %

Price

$3.09

$18.77

Size

$28.990 million

$10.220 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

- %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

31/05/2022

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

VNGS

ALFA

Popularity

N/A

Low

Pearlers invested

0

8

Median incremental investment

$0

$1,008.50

Median investment frequency

N/A

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$0

$1,191.90

Average age group

N/A

> 35


Pros and Cons

VNGS

ALFA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

VNGS

ALFA

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

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