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Compare ALFA vs. AASF

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

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA) and the Airlie Australian Share Fund - Active ETF (AASF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

AASF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,002.31

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,029.28

$1,364.58

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

ALFA

AASF

Strategy

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.

AASF.AX was created on 2018-06-01 by Airlie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Funds primary objective is to provide long-term capital growth and regular income through investment in Australian equities.

Top 3 holdings

Woolworths Group Ltd (5.47 %)

BHP Group Ltd (5.30 %)

Telstra Group Ltd (5.24 %)

BHP Group Ltd (12.66 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (7.46 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (5.37 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (24.59 %)

Financials (21.58 %)

Health Care (20.30 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (89.57 %)

United States (9.78 %)

New Zealand (0.65 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.78 %

Key Summary

ALFA

AASF

Issuer

VanEck

Airlie

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.78 %

Price

$23.20

$3.97

Size

$35.914 million

$880.409 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.70 %

3.99 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

03/06/2020

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

AASF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

17

9

Median incremental investment

$993.50

$1,002.31

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$2,029.28

$1,364.58

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

AASF

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

AASF

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield