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Compare ETHI 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 Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI) 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
ETHI | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,913 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $790.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,989.90 | $1,049.26 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ETHI | ALFA | |
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Strategy | ETHI seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index, which includes 200 large-cap companies considered as “Climate Leaders". It excludes companies that have direct or significant exposure to fossil fuels or engaged in activities deemed inconsistent with responsible investment considerations. | 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 | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) BROADCOM INC (7.25 %) NVIDIA CORP (6.10 %) | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (29.99 %) Other (25.75 %) Financials (16.96 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (73.44 %) Japan (7.40 %) Netherlands (2.92 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
ETHI | ALFA | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Future Global Sustainability Leaders Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $14.74 | $22.81 |
Size | $3.588 billion | $25.563 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.51 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/01/2017 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ETHI | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 3,913 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $790.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,989.90 | $1,049.26 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ETHI | ALFA | |
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ETHI | ALFA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |