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Compare ALFA vs. F100
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 FTSE 100 ETF (F100). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | F100 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 82 |
Median incremental investment | $1,023.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,877.80 | $3,393.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | F100 | |
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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. | F100.AX was created on 2019-07-12 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to track the price and income performance of the FTSE 100 Index (before fees and expenses). The Index provides exposure to the largest 100 comoanies traded on the London Stock Exchange, based on their market capitalisation. |
Top 3 holdings | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) | HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (8.79 %) ASTRAZENECA PLC (8.40 %) SHELL PLC (6.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (17.65 %) Consumer Staples (17.44 %) Energy (13.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (96.20 %) Singapore (1.83 %) United States (0.82 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.45 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | F100 | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | FTSE 100 Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.45 % |
Price | $22.48 | $15.00 |
Size | $23.934 million | $428.951 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 3.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 16/07/2019 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | F100 | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 82 |
Median incremental investment | $1,023.00 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,877.80 | $3,393.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | F100 | |
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ALFA | F100 |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |