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Compare ALFA vs. ASAO

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 ASAO. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

8

0

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Key Summary

ALFA

ASAO

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.

ASAO.AX was created on 2022-10-17 by abrdn. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To provide investors with high capital growth over the medium to long term (3-5 years) by seeking exposure to the Asian markets (other than the Japan market), adjusted to take into account certain ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) considerations.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (12.09 %)

Tencent Holdings Ltd (8.77 %)

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd Ordinary Shares (3.91 %)

Top 3 industries

Information Technology (27.26 %)

Communication Services (24.79 %)

Financials (18.09 %)

Top 3 countries

China (30.35 %)

India (23.09 %)

Taiwan (21.16 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

1.18 %


Key Summary

ALFA

ASAO

Issuer

VanEck

abrdn

Tracking index

MSCI AC Asia ex JP

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

1.18 %

Price

$19.43

$1.115

Size

$9.102 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

0.84 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

18/10/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

ASAO

Popularity

Low

N/A

Pearlers invested

8

0

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$0

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

N/A

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$0

Average age group

> 35

N/A


Pros and Cons

ALFA

ASAO

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

ASAO

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield