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Compare ALFA vs. RSSL

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

Global X Russell 2000 ETF

ASX

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 Global X Russell 2000 ETF (RSSL). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

RSSL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

16

8

Median incremental investment

$996.75

$455.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,794.36

$2,582.13

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

ALFA

RSSL

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.

RSSL.AX was created on 2025-02-10 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index.

Top 3 holdings

IGO Ltd (3.93 %)

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %)

MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %)

Bloom Energy Corp Class A (2.30 %)

Fabrinet (1.57 %)

Coeur Mining Inc (1.48 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

United States (97.34 %)

Hong Kong (0.70 %)

Brazil (0.46 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0 %

Key Summary

ALFA

RSSL

Issuer

VanEck

Global X

Tracking index

Russell 2000 RIC Capped Index - Benchmark TR Net

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0 %

Price

$23.61

$10.37

Size

$24.866 million

$17.890 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.51 %

0.37 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

11/02/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

RSSL

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

16

8

Median incremental investment

$996.75

$455.50

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$1,794.36

$2,582.13

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

RSSL

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower distribution yield

ALFA

RSSL

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

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield