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Compare QAU 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 Gold Bullion Currency Hedged ETF (QAU) 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
QAU | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 149 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.44 | $1,023.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,019.05 | $1,039.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QAU | ALFA | |
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Strategy | QAU.AX was created on 2011-05-03 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on gold commodities. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return, before fees and expenses, that closely tracks the performance of the price of gold bullion, with a currency hedge against movements in the AUD/USD exchange rate. | ALFA.AX was created on 2025-01-21 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long/short alternatives. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index (Benchmark) over the medium to long term after fees and other costs. There is no guarantee that this objective will be achieved. |
Top 3 holdings | LONDON GOLD MARKET FIXING LTD GOLD BULLION GOLD BULLION (100.19 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (98.99 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-99.18 %) | Eagers Automotive Ltd (8.78 %) Monadelphous Group Ltd (8.76 %) Pro Medicus Ltd (8.59 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (66.71 %) Communication Services (33.29 %) | |
Top 3 countries | ||
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
QAU | ALFA | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | LBMA Gold Price AM ($/ozt) | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.59 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $36.71 | $22.60 |
Size | $1.526 billion | $23.654 million |
10Y return | 218.94 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.38 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 04/05/2011 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QAU | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 149 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $1,121.44 | $1,023.25 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $2,019.05 | $1,039.60 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QAU | ALFA | |
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QAU | ALFA |
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Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |