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Compare ALFA vs. ACDC

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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are ALFA and ACDC. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

ACDC

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

8

2,286

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$800.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$1,178.85

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

ALFA

ACDC

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.

The Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF (ASX: ACDC) seeks to track the performance of The Solactive Global Lithium Index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index invests in companies involved in the lithium business. This includes companies involved in all aspects of lithium, from mining and refining the metal, to producing batteries and Electric Vehicles (EVs).

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Eos Energy Enterprises Inc Ordinary Shares Class A (5.79 %)

BYD Co Ltd Class H (4.90 %)

Panasonic Holdings Corp (4.38 %)

Top 3 industries

Consumer Discretionary (39.58 %)

Industrials (30.84 %)

Other (21.01 %)

Top 3 countries

Japan (23.82 %)

United States (18.30 %)

Korea (13.38 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.69 %


Key Summary

ALFA

ACDC

Issuer

VanEck

Global X

Tracking index

Solactive Battery Value-Chain Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.69 %

Price

$19.32

$78.59

Size

$8.251 million

$408.992 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

4.05 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

03/09/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

ACDC

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

8

2,286

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$800.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,226.82

$1,178.85

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

ACDC

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

ACDC

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher 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