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Compare ALFA vs. GLOB

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

Community Stats

ALFA

GLOB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

6

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$995.52

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,244.60

$6,209.42

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Key Summary

ALFA

GLOB

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.

GLOB.AX was created on 2022-06-06 by Barrow Hanley. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with long-term capital growth through investment in quality global shares and to outperform the MSCI World Net Total Return Index (AUD) (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Sanofi SA (3.42 %)

Merck & Co Inc (2.96 %)

Bank of Nova Scotia (2.74 %)

Top 3 industries

Health Care (35.50 %)

Utilities (26.35 %)

Financials (21.10 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (51.22 %)

France (7.50 %)

Canada (7.35 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.99 %


Key Summary

ALFA

GLOB

Issuer

VanEck

Barrow Hanley

Tracking index

MSCI World Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.99 %

Price

$19.43

$4.76

Size

$9.871 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

3.69 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

05/06/2022

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

GLOB

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

6

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$995.52

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,244.60

$6,209.42

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

GLOB

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

GLOB

Lower exposure to US market

Higher exposure to US market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield