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Compare ALFA vs. WCMQ

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 WCMQ. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ALFA

WCMQ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

4

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,006.22

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,242.70

$945.35

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ALFA

WCMQ

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.

WCMQ.AX was created on 2018-09-03 by WCM. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. To exceed the benchmark MSCI All Country World Index ex-Australia before taxes and fees over rolling three-year time periods, and to experience lower volatility than the benchmark.

Top 3 holdings

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

AppLovin Corp Ordinary Shares - Class A (7.27 %)

3i Group Ord (4.65 %)

Amazon.com Inc (4.65 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (27.78 %)

Information Technology (25.19 %)

Consumer Discretionary (11.34 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (71.21 %)

Canada (4.84 %)

Denmark (4.43 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

1.25 %


Key Summary

ALFA

WCMQ

Issuer

VanEck

WCM

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

1.25 %

Price

$19.58

$10.28

Size

$9.102 million

$355.580 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual dividend/β€Šdistribution yield (5Y)

- %

3.86 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

03/09/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ALFA

WCMQ

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

8

4

Median incremental investment

$1,008.50

$1,006.22

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,242.70

$945.35

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ALFA

WCMQ

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

WCMQ

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