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Compare CORE vs. ALFA
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 Schroder Global Core Fund - Active ETF (CORE) and the VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
CORE | ALFA | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $96.60 | $1,023.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $994.06 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Key Summary
CORE | ALFA | |
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Strategy | CORE.AX was created on 2017-09-19 by ETFS. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. | 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. |
Top 3 holdings | Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd (4.02 %) Taiwan Mobile Co Ltd (2.72 %) Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd (2.21 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (9.00 %) Megaport Ltd (8.89 %) Temple & Webster Group Ltd (8.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Communication Services (68.27 %) Utilities (23.87 %) Industrials (7.87 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
CORE | ALFA | |
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Issuer | ETFS | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive Global Core Infrastructure Low Volatility Index - USD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.45 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $11.20 | $21.20 |
Size | N/A | $24.179 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.81 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 20/09/2017 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
CORE | ALFA | |
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Popularity | N/A | Low |
Pearlers invested | 0 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $96.60 | $1,023.50 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $0 | $994.06 |
Average age group | N/A | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
CORE | ALFA | |
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CORE | ALFA |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |