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Compare ALFA vs. L1IF

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, 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 L1 Capital International (Unhedged) Active ETF (L1IF). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

L1IF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

3

Median incremental investment

$1,023.25

$7,866.82

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,039.60

$5,593.44

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

ALFA

L1IF

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.

L1IF.AX was created on 2023-11-22 by L1 Capital. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The objective of the Fund is to outperform the Benchmark net of fees and expenses over rolling 5 year periods.

Top 3 holdings

Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %)

Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %)

Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %)

HCA Healthcare Inc (8.48 %)

AerCap Holdings NV (8.30 %)

Microsoft Corp (7.47 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (33.97 %)

Consumer Discretionary (19.83 %)

Health Care (13.03 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.39 %

1.2 %

Key Summary

ALFA

L1IF

Issuer

VanEck

L1 Capital

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

1.2 %

Price

$22.60

$6.88

Size

$23.654 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.51 %

2.46 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

21/11/2023

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

L1IF

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

3

Median incremental investment

$1,023.25

$7,866.82

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,039.60

$5,593.44

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

L1IF

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

L1IF

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield