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Compare ALFA vs. IWLD
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
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 IWLD. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | IWLD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 161 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.50 | $1,510.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,226.82 | $7,270.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | IWLD | |
|---|---|---|
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 IWLD ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex-Australia Custom ESG Leaders Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. |
Top 3 holdings | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) | NVIDIA CORP (8.87 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.03 %) ALPHABET INC CLASS A (2.94 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (27.57 %) Financials (16.42 %) Consumer Discretionary (11.55 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (74.50 %) Japan (6.44 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (3.41 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.09 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | IWLD | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | MSCI World IMI - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.09 % |
Price | $19.32 | $55.93 |
Size | $8.251 million | $1.112 billion |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 4.54 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 28/04/2016 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | IWLD | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 161 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.50 | $1,510.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,226.82 | $7,270.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | IWLD | |
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Cons |
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ALFA | IWLD |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |