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Compare GLOB 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 Barrow Hanley Global Share Active ETF (GLOB) 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
GLOB | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,500.00 | $1,029.45 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $8,665.38 | $1,408.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
GLOB | ALFA | |
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Strategy | GLOB.AX was created on 2022-06-06 by Barrow Hanley. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund aims to provide investors with long-term capital growth through investment in quality global shares and to outperform the MSCI World Net Total Return Index (AUD) (before fees and taxes) over rolling three-year periods. | 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 | Bank of Nova Scotia (3.33 %) Standard Chartered PLC (2.77 %) Sanofi SA (2.55 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (9.00 %) Megaport Ltd (8.89 %) Temple & Webster Group Ltd (8.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Health Care (22.78 %) Financials (21.23 %) Industrials (19.81 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (51.22 %) France (7.50 %) Canada (7.35 %) | |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
GLOB | ALFA | |
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Issuer | Barrow Hanley | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.99 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $4.86 | $22.00 |
Size | N/A | $23.293 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 6.39 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/06/2022 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
GLOB | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 8 | 14 |
Median incremental investment | $1,500.00 | $1,029.45 |
Median investment frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $8,665.38 | $1,408.00 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
GLOB | ALFA | |
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GLOB | ALFA |
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Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |