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Compare ALFA vs. EARN

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

Community Stats

ALFA

EARN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

3

Median incremental investment

$1,023.50

$8,025.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$953.12

$8,004.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

ALFA

EARN

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.

EARN.AX was created on 2025-10-13 by PIMCO. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. To achieve maximum total return by investing in fixed interest assets predominantly denominated in Australian currency, provide daily liquidity and to seek to preserve capital through prudent investment management.

Top 3 holdings

Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %)

Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %)

Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %)

Pimco Short Term Active Yield Active ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

0 %

Key Summary

ALFA

EARN

Issuer

VanEck

PIMCO

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0 %

Price

$20.68

$20.01

Size

$21.878 million

$13.415 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

0.51 %

0.50 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

14/10/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

EARN

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

3

Median incremental investment

$1,023.50

$8,025.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$953.12

$8,004.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

EARN

Pros

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

ALFA

EARN

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield