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Compare ALFA vs. IKO
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 iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (IKO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 44 |
Median incremental investment | $996.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,805.76 | $1,608.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | IKO | |
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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. | IKO.AX was created on 2000-05-09 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the MSCI Korea 25/50 Index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the performance of Korean large-, mid- & small- capitalisation companies |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS LTD (22.54 %) SK HYNIX INC (10.40 %) KB FINANCIAL GROUP INC (3.13 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (36.22 %) Industrials (20.26 %) Financials (14.10 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Korea (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | IKO | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI Korea 25/50 Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.59 % |
Price | $23.94 | $207.12 |
Size | $29.826 million | $116.821 million |
10Y return | N/A | 200.52 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 15/11/2007 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | IKO | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 44 |
Median incremental investment | $996.75 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,805.76 | $1,608.96 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | IKO | |
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ALFA | IKO |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |