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Compare ALFA vs. SPY
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 State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | SPY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 311 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,191.35 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,795.12 | $2,987.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | SPY | |
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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. | SPY.AX was created on 2014-10-13 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the S&P 500 Index. |
Top 3 holdings | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) | NVIDIA Corp (7.58 %) Apple Inc (6.66 %) Microsoft Corp (4.91 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (62.86 %) Consumer Discretionary (15.15 %) Communication Services (13.10 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | United States (99.47 %) Switzerland (0.24 %) China (0.12 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.0945 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | SPY | |
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Issuer | VanEck | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P 500 | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.0945 % |
Price | $23.44 | $996.35 |
Size | $29.892 million | $1.012 trillion |
10Y return | N/A | 267.93 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.51 % | 1.13 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 13/10/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | SPY | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 16 | 311 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,191.35 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,795.12 | $2,987.16 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | SPY | |
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ALFA | SPY |
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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 |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |