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Compare A200 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 Betashares Australia 200 ETF (A200) 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
A200 | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6,425 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.04 | $1,023.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,758.56 | $987.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
A200 | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | 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 | SPI 200 FUTURES DEC25 (0 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.28 %) BHP GROUP LTD (7.97 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (9.00 %) Megaport Ltd (8.89 %) Temple & Webster Group Ltd (8.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.65 %) Materials (17.69 %) Health Care (8.32 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
A200 | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $144.73 | $21.61 |
Size | $8.683 billion | $24.179 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.93 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2018 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A200 | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 6,425 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,060.04 | $1,023.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,758.56 | $987.62 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
A200 | ALFA | |
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Cons |
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A200 | 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 |