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Compare ALFA vs. AQLT
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 VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA) and the Betashares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 128 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,530.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,038.96 | $6,100.31 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | AQLT | |
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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. | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1322.77m in AUM and 40 holdings. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | SPI 200 FUTURES SEP26 (0 %) CSL LTD (6.66 %) WESFARMERS LTD (6.60 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (36.51 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.82 %) Materials (13.48 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (93.77 %) United States (5.06 %) New Zealand (1.17 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | AQLT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $22.91 | $35.86 |
Size | $36.538 million | $1.431 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 3.20 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 05/04/2022 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | AQLT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 128 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,530.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,038.96 | $6,100.31 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | AQLT | |
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ALFA | AQLT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |