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Compare HQUS vs. ALFA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Betashares S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

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 S&P 500 Equal Weight Currency Hedged ETF (HQUS) 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

HQUS

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

15

Median incremental investment

$4,993.50

$1,023.25

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$4,000.10

$1,040.52

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

HQUS

ALFA

Strategy

HQUS.AX was created on 2024-07-10 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. HQUS.AX aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index NTR.

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

BetaShares S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (101.90 %)

Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %)

Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %)

Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (15.79 %)

Financials (14.65 %)

Information Technology (13.66 %)

Top 3 countries

Management fee

0.29 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

HQUS

ALFA

Issuer

BetaShares

VanEck

Tracking index

S&P 500 Equal Weight AUD Hedged Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net Hedged

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.29 %

0.39 %

Price

$46.88

$23.08

Size

N/A

$23.654 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

1.68 %

0.51 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

11/07/2024

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

HQUS

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

9

15

Median incremental investment

$4,993.50

$1,023.25

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$4,000.10

$1,040.52

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

HQUS

ALFA

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower distribution yield

HQUS

ALFA

Lower management fee

Higher management fee

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield