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Compare ALFA vs. XARO

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

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

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

Community Stats

ALFA

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

6

Median incremental investment

$996.75

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,813.02

$804.70

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Key Summary

ALFA

XARO

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.

XARO.AX was created on 2018-12-10 by ActiveX. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The Fund targets stable return in excess of inflation over the medium term.

Top 3 holdings

IGO Ltd (3.93 %)

Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %)

MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %)

Ardea Real Outcome Bond Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Top 3 countries

Australia (100.00 %)

Management fee

0.39 %

0.5 %

Key Summary

ALFA

XARO

Issuer

VanEck

ActiveX

Tracking index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.39 %

0.5 %

Price

$22.72

$24.71

Size

$25.772 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/β€Šdividend yield (5Y)

0.51 %

3.38 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

22/01/2025

10/12/2018

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

ALFA

XARO

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

15

6

Median incremental investment

$996.75

$1,000.00

Median investment frequency

Fortnightly

Monthly

Median total investment

$1,813.02

$804.70

Average age group

> 35

26 - 35

Pros and Cons

ALFA

XARO

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

ALFA

XARO

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield