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Compare ALFA vs. FAIR

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

Community Stats

ALFA

FAIR

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

8

1,120

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$759.16

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$1,565.41

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

ALFA

FAIR

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.

The fund aims to track the performance of the NASDAQ FUTURE AUSTRALIAN SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS INDEX before considering fees, taxes, and other expenses.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %)

BRAMBLES LTD (4.81 %)

SUNCORP GROUP LTD (4.76 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (18.63 %)

Real Estate (17.25 %)

Health Care (16.15 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (89.09 %)

New Zealand (6.19 %)

United States (4.72 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.49 %


Key Summary

ALFA

FAIR

Issuer

VanEck

BetaShares

Tracking index

Nasdaq Future Australian Sustainability Leaders Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.49 %

Price

$19.43

$20.33

Size

$9.102 million

$1.078 billion

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y)

- %

3.37 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

29/11/2017

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

FAIR

Popularity

Low

Medium

Pearlers invested

8

1,120

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$759.16

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,233.81

$1,565.41

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

FAIR

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

FAIR

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher 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