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Compare ALFA vs. RARI

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 Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF (RARI). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

RARI

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

16

57

Median incremental investment

$996.75

$946.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,808.80

$2,559.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

ALFA

RARI

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.

RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term.

Top 3 holdings

IGO Ltd (3.93 %)

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %)

MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (12.04 %)

Westpac Banking Corp (5.99 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (5.62 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (61.74 %)

Health Care (11.46 %)

Consumer Discretionary (9.08 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.45 %

Key Summary

ALFA

RARI

Issuer

VanEck

Russell

Tracking index

Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.45 %

Price

$23.84

$30.42

Size

$29.826 million

$449.498 million

10Y return

N/A

41.23 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.51 %

3.70 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

08/04/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

RARI

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

16

57

Median incremental investment

$996.75

$946.75

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,808.80

$2,559.48

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

RARI

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

ALFA

RARI

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Lower price growth

Higher price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield