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Compare RARI vs. ALFA

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

Russell Investments Australian Responsible Investment ETF

ASX

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Overview
Performance

Overview

When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, shares and ETFs are a popular choice. Two options in the ASX are RARI and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

RARI

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

9

Median incremental investment

$713.10

$795.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,127.04

$992.68

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

RARI

ALFA

Strategy

RARI.AX was created on 2015-04-01 by Russell. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. To aim to provide a total return before costs and tax, in line with the Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index over the long term.

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

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (11.95 %)

CSL Ltd (4.81 %)

National Australia Bank Ltd (4.80 %)

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Financials (62.84 %)

Health Care (10.43 %)

Consumer Discretionary (8.82 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (98.76 %)

New Zealand (1.24 %)

Management fee

0.45 %

0.39 %

Key Summary

RARI

ALFA

Issuer

Russell

VanEck

Tracking index

Russell Australia ESG High Dividend Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.45 %

0.39 %

Price

$31.28

$21.58

Size

$464.721 million

$12.904 million

10Y return

27.36 %

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

4.76 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

08/04/2015

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

RARI

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

39

9

Median incremental investment

$713.10

$795.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Fortnightly

Median total investment

$2,127.04

$992.68

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

RARI

ALFA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

RARI

ALFA

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower exposure to AU market

Higher management fee

Lower management fee

Higher price growth

Lower price growth

Higher distribution yield

Lower distribution yield