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Compare ALFA vs. FOOD
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 Glb Agriculture Comp Currency Hdgd ETF (FOOD). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | FOOD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 64 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,022.42 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,964.16 | $1,773.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | FOOD | |
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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. | FOOD.AX was created on 2016-08-02 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Investment objective of the Betashares Global Agriculture Companies ETF - Currency Hedged is to provide an investment returns that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Global ex - Australia company hedged AUD Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (0 %) CAD - CANADA DOLLAR (0 %) CHF - SWISS FRANC (0 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (83.95 %) Communication Services (33.94 %) Consumer Staples (6.64 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (44.88 %) Japan (18.72 %) Norway (9.47 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.47 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | FOOD | |
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Issuer | VanEck | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Global ex-Australia Agriculture Companies Hedged AUD Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.47 % |
Price | $22.34 | $7.96 |
Size | $34.242 million | $73.489 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 2.48 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 04/08/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | FOOD | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 64 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,022.42 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,964.16 | $1,773.55 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | FOOD | |
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ALFA | FOOD |
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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 |