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Compare IEM 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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEM) 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
IEM | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 390 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,248.25 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,474.24 | $1,960.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
IEM | ALFA | |
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Strategy | IEM.AX was created on 2003-04-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses. The index is designed to measure the equity market performance in global emerging markets. | 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 | ISH MSCI EM USD ETF DIST (99.67 %) USD CASH (0.18 %) AUD CASH (0.14 %) | Woodside Energy Group Ltd (7.19 %) Telstra Group Ltd (5.98 %) Transurban Group (4.99 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (99.99 %) Communication Services (0.01 %) Information Technology (0.00 %) | |
Top 3 countries | China (25.52 %) Taiwan (21.12 %) Korea (14.60 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
IEM | ALFA | |
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Issuer | iShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $90.24 | $22.28 |
Size | $1.754 billion | $35.433 million |
10Y return | 89.66 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.88 % | 0.70 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 10/10/2007 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
IEM | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 390 | 17 |
Median incremental investment | $1,248.25 | $993.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,474.24 | $1,960.64 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
IEM | ALFA | |
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IEM | 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 |