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Compare ALFA vs. QHSM
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 VanEck MSCI Intl SML Comp Quality (Aud Hedged) ETF (QHSM). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | QHSM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $6,751.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,142.80 | $17,795.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | QHSM | |
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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. | QHSM.AX was created on 2023-11-07 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. QHSM.AX gives investors a diversified portfolio of 150 international developed market small-cap quality growth securities with returns hedged into Australian dollars. QHSM.AX aims to provide investment returns before fees and other costs which track the performance of the Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | VanEck MSCI Intl Sm Com Qual ETF (96.32 %) |
Top 3 industries | ||
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (81.15 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (5.19 %) Japan (3.01 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.62 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | QHSM | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Small Cap Quality 150 Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.62 % |
Price | $24.35 | $34.19 |
Size | $32.789 million | $276.776 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 2.23 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 08/11/2023 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | QHSM | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $6,751.75 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,142.80 | $17,795.90 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | QHSM | |
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ALFA | QHSM |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |