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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, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are QUAL and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
QUAL | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,333 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $900.00 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,364.80 | $1,180.47 |
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 (5.50 %) Apple Inc (5.31 %) Microsoft Corp (4.74 %) | VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (39.80 %) Communication Services (23.32 %) Financials (15.18 %) | |
Top 3 countries | United States (77.74 %) Switzerland (4.98 %) United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4.22 %) | |
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 | $56.08 | $18.59 |
Size | $7.317 billion | $10.220 million |
10Y return | 212.08 % | N/A |
Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y) | 1.85 % | - % |
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 | 1,333 | 8 |
Median incremental investment | $900.00 | $1,008.50 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $3,364.80 | $1,180.47 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
QUAL | ALFA | |
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QUAL | 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 |