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Compare ALFA vs. QUAL

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, 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

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

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

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/β€Šdistribution 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

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

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

QUAL

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