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Compare ALFA vs. QUAL
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 QUAL. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 1,359 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.50 | $942.96 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,226.82 | $3,258.01 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | QUAL | |
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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. | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. |
Top 3 holdings | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (4.98 %) Microsoft Corp (4.95 %) Apple Inc (4.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (39.61 %) Communication Services (22.78 %) Health Care (15.78 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.4 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | QUAL | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.4 % |
Price | $19.32 | $53.41 |
Size | $8.251 million | $6.838 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 194.59 % |
Annual dividend/ distribution yield (5Y) | - % | 1.85 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 31/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | QUAL | |
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Popularity | Low | Medium |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 1,359 |
Median incremental investment | $1,008.50 | $942.96 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,226.82 | $3,258.01 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | QUAL | |
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ALFA | QUAL |
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Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |