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Compare ALFA vs. MQAE

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 Macquarie Core Australian Equity Active ETF (MQAE). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

MQAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

23

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,193.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,084.22

$2,464.32

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

ALFA

MQAE

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.

MQAE.AX was created on 2024-05-13 by Macquarie. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index (Index) over the medium to long term (before fees).

Top 3 holdings

IGO Ltd (3.93 %)

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %)

MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (9.43 %)

BHP Group Ltd (7.71 %)

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (4.70 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (57.24 %)

Materials (14.95 %)

Health Care (9.85 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (95.44 %)

United States (3.08 %)

New Zealand (0.64 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.03 %

Key Summary

ALFA

MQAE

Issuer

VanEck

Macquarie

Tracking index

S&P/ASX 300 Accumulation Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.03 %

Price

$23.57

$12.08

Size

$25.259 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.51 %

1.08 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

14/05/2024

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

MQAE

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

23

Median incremental investment

$1,000.00

$1,193.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,084.22

$2,464.32

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

MQAE

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

ALFA

MQAE

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 distribution yield

Higher distribution yield