Back
Compare AU
Compare ALFA vs. SSO
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/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF (SSO). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $1,966.80 | $1,331.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
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. | SSO.AX was created on 2011-04-13 by State Street . The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 25.44m in AUM and 199 holdings. The State Street SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Index. |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | Ventia Services Group Ltd (1.77 %) Codan Ltd (1.72 %) Vault Minerals Ltd (1.67 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (38.86 %) Materials (33.04 %) Other (32.33 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Australia (88.50 %) United States (3.68 %) New Zealand (3.50 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.5 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | VanEck | State Street |
Tracking index | S&P ASX Small Ordinaries | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.5 % |
Price | $22.22 | $14.24 |
Size | $35.433 million | $25.608 million |
10Y return | N/A | 10.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 5.93 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 13/04/2011 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 6 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly |
Median total investment | $1,966.80 | $1,331.04 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | SSO | |
|---|---|---|
Pros |
|
|
Cons |
|
|
ALFA | SSO |
|---|---|
Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |