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Compare QUAL 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 MSCI International Quality ETF (QUAL) 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
QUAL | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,425 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,377.92 | $1,061.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
QUAL | ALFA | |
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Strategy | QUAL's key objective is to invest in high-quality companies that have outperformed the market over the long term compared to global equity benchmarks. | 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 | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (5.31 %) Apple Inc (4.66 %) NVIDIA Corp (4.63 %) | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (44.94 %) Communication Services (29.45 %) Financials (8.21 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (76.41 %) Switzerland (5.61 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.19 %) | Australia (100.00 %) |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
QUAL | ALFA | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI World ex Australia Quality Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.4 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $57.57 | $23.07 |
Size | $7.995 billion | $25.563 million |
10Y return | 218.42 % | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.05 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 31/10/2014 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
QUAL | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,425 | 15 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,377.92 | $1,061.22 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | ALFA | |
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QUAL | 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 |