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Compare MOAT 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 VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) 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
MOAT | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 555 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,023.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,212.12 | $987.62 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
MOAT | ALFA | |
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Strategy | The key objective of the MOAT fund is to track the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Index before considering any fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Applied Materials Inc (3.24 %) Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (3.14 %) Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc (3.04 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (9.00 %) Megaport Ltd (8.89 %) Temple & Webster Group Ltd (8.89 %) |
Top 3 industries | Industrials (30.90 %) Information Technology (30.56 %) Other (18.38 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (98.74 %) Netherlands (1.26 %) | |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
MOAT | ALFA | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.49 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $127.30 | $21.61 |
Size | $1.008 billion | $24.179 million |
10Y return | 201.87 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.86 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/06/2015 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
MOAT | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 555 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,000.00 | $1,023.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $4,212.12 | $987.62 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
MOAT | ALFA | |
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MOAT | ALFA |
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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 |