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Compare ALFA vs. GARP
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 Global X S&P World Ex Australia Garp ETF (GARP). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | GARP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 68 |
Median incremental investment | $1,023.00 | $1,019.25 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,744.96 | $2,147.93 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | GARP | |
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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. | GARP.AX was created on 2024-09-24 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the S&P World Ex-Australia GARP.AX Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.43 %) Alphabet Inc Class C (5.04 %) NVIDIA Corp (5.01 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (29.10 %) Other (22.79 %) Communication Services (20.23 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (66.30 %) Japan (9.13 %) Netherlands (4.36 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | GARP | |
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Issuer | VanEck | Global X |
Tracking index | S&P World Ex-Australia GARP Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0 % |
Price | $21.28 | $12.38 |
Size | $23.934 million | $132.767 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 1.21 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 25/09/2024 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | GARP | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 15 | 68 |
Median incremental investment | $1,023.00 | $1,019.25 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,744.96 | $2,147.93 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | GARP | |
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ALFA | GARP |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |