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Compare NDQ 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 Nasdaq 100 ETF (NDQ) 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
NDQ | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9,988 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,023.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,705.76 | $1,039.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
NDQ | ALFA | |
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Strategy | BetaShares Nasdaq 100 ETF (ASX: NDQ) seeks to track the performance of the NASDAQ 100 index before account fees, expenses and taxes. The index tracks 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on the NASDAQ market. | 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 | NVIDIA CORP (9.53 %) MICROSOFT CORP (8.59 %) APPLE INC (8.15 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (53.37 %) Consumer Discretionary (12.99 %) Communication Services (12.43 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (97.15 %) Netherlands (0.92 %) Brazil (0.69 %) | |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
NDQ | ALFA | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | NASDAQ 100 Index | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.48 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $56.37 | $22.60 |
Size | $7.763 billion | $23.338 million |
10Y return | 441.50 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.43 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 26/05/2015 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
NDQ | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 9,988 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,023.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,705.76 | $1,039.60 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
NDQ | ALFA | |
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NDQ | 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 |