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Compare HACK 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 Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) 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
HACK | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,029 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $755.12 | $996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,606.50 | $1,793.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
HACK | ALFA | |
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Strategy | HACK seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ CTA Cybersecurity Index prior to expenses and fees. | 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 | BROADCOM INC (9.52 %) CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS INC (8.48 %) PALO ALTO NETWORKS INC (8.45 %) | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (74.92 %) Other (15.95 %) Industrials (9.13 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.86 %) India (8.34 %) France (4.22 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
HACK | ALFA | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Nasdaq CTA Cybersecurity Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $12.21 | $23.60 |
Size | $1.181 billion | $29.826 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.05 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 01/09/2016 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
HACK | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2,029 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $755.12 | $996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $1,606.50 | $1,793.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
HACK | ALFA | |
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HACK | 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 |