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Compare EMKT 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 VanEck MSCI Multifactor Em Markets Equity ETF (EMKT) 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
EMKT | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 314 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,207.56 | $1,023.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,956.00 | $1,856.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
EMKT | ALFA | |
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Strategy | EMKT.AX was created on 2018-04-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 492.18m in AUM and 227 holdings. The VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMKT.AX) invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets listed securities with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified MultipleFactor Index (AUD) (EMKT.AX Index). | 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 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (10.04 %) SK Hynix Inc (4.92 %) SK Square (3.18 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (48.20 %) Consumer Discretionary (13.91 %) Financials (12.98 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (26.35 %) Taiwan (20.98 %) Korea (20.42 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
EMKT | ALFA | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $33.60 | $22.64 |
Size | $518.237 million | $23.934 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.42 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/04/2018 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
EMKT | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 314 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,207.56 | $1,023.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,956.00 | $1,856.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
EMKT | ALFA | |
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EMKT | ALFA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |