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Compare ALFA vs. IXJ
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 Global Healthcare ETF (IXJ). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 343 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,803.48 | $1,791.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | IXJ | |
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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. | IXJ.AX was created on 2001-11-13 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on health care equity. IXJ.AX tracks a market-cap-weighted index of global health care companies. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF TRUS (99.89 %) AUD CASH (0.07 %) USD CASH (0.04 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.98 %) Communication Services (0.02 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (71.77 %) Switzerland (9.51 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.59 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.0046 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | IXJ | |
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Issuer | VanEck | iShares |
Tracking index | S&P Global 1200 Healthcare Sector Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.0046 % |
Price | $23.73 | $127.98 |
Size | $29.892 million | $1.301 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 95.18 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 11/03/2009 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | IXJ | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 343 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $990.50 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,803.48 | $1,791.72 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | IXJ | |
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ALFA | IXJ |
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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 price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |