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Compare ALFA vs. EMKT
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 VanEck MSCI Multifactor Em Markets Equity ETF (EMKT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | EMKT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 311 |
Median incremental investment | $1,023.00 | $1,206.74 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,744.96 | $4,761.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | EMKT | |
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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. | EMKT.AX was created on 2018-04-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 492.18m in AUM and 227 holdings. The VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMKT.AX) invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets listed securities with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified MultipleFactor Index (AUD) (EMKT.AX Index). |
Top 3 holdings | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (10.04 %) SK Hynix Inc (4.92 %) SK Square (3.18 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (48.20 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.91 %) Financials (12.98 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | China (26.35 %) Taiwan (20.98 %) Korea (20.42 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.69 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | EMKT | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.69 % |
Price | $21.28 | $32.61 |
Size | $23.934 million | $518.237 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 3.42 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 12/04/2018 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | EMKT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 311 |
Median incremental investment | $1,023.00 | $1,206.74 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,744.96 | $4,761.06 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | EMKT | |
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ALFA | EMKT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |