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Compare VNGS 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 Vaughan Nelson Glb Equity Smid Fund - Active ETF (VNGS) 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
VNGS | ALFA | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,454.08 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
VNGS | ALFA | |
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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 | TechnipFMC PLC (3.22 %) Element Solutions Inc (2.99 %) International Container Terminal Services Inc (2.83 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (30.86 %) Financials (18.02 %) Other (13.83 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (58.70 %) Japan (7.17 %) Germany (4.76 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
VNGS | ALFA | |
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Issuer | Vaughan | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI ACWI SMID Cap Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.12 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $3.70 | $22.72 |
Size | $45.925 million | $24.616 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.13 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/05/2022 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
VNGS | ALFA | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $0 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | N/A | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $1,454.08 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
VNGS | ALFA | |
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VNGS | 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 |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |