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Compare ALFA vs. WDIV
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 Global Dividend ETF (WDIV). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
ALFA | WDIV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 60 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,025.42 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,038.96 | $3,823.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ALFA | WDIV | |
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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. | WDIV.AX was created on 2013-11-01 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. The ETF currently has 392.12m in AUM and 95 holdings. The State Street SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index (AUD). |
Top 3 holdings | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) | Lenovo Group Ltd (2.63 %) Legal & General Group PLC (1.94 %) Highwoods Properties Inc (1.61 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (28.12 %) Utilities (27.48 %) Consumer Discretionary (20.28 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | Canada (20.35 %) United States (18.37 %) Japan (10.66 %) |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.35 % |
Key Summary
ALFA | WDIV | |
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Issuer | VanEck | SPDR |
Tracking index | S&P Global Dividend Aristocrats Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.39 % | 0.35 % |
Price | $23.17 | $21.54 |
Size | $36.538 million | $395.707 million |
10Y return | N/A | 21.22 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.70 % | 5.74 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 22/01/2025 | 04/11/2013 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ALFA | WDIV | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 17 | 60 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,025.42 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,038.96 | $3,823.35 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ALFA | WDIV | |
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ALFA | WDIV |
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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 |