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Compare ALFA vs. AUDS

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 Betashares Strong Australian Dollar Complex ETF (AUDS). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

AUDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

16

2

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$2,296.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,438.72

$17,346.42

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

ALFA

AUDS

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.

AUDS.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long aud, short usd currency. AUDS.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar.

Top 3 holdings

Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %)

Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %)

Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %)

AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (97.65 %)

USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (2.35 %)

AUDUSD CRNCY FUT SEP25 (0.00 %)

Top 3 industries

Other (70.09 %)

Communication Services (29.91 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

1.38 %

Key Summary

ALFA

AUDS

Issuer

VanEck

BetaShares

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

1.38 %

Price

$22.48

$7.02

Size

$24.616 million

$37.578 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.51 %

1.91 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

24/01/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

AUDS

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

16

2

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$2,296.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,438.72

$17,346.42

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

AUDS

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

ALFA

AUDS

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield