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Global X Robo Global Robotics & Automation 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 ROBO and ALFA. In this comparison, we'll delve into these options across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.

Community Stats

ROBO

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

527

4

Median incremental investment

$639.76

$1,023.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$1,246.20

$807.38

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Key Summary

ROBO

ALFA

Strategy

ROBO.AX was created on 2017-09-13 by Global X. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on theme equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with a return that (before fees and expenses) tracks the performance of the ROBO.AX Global Robotics and Automation Index (the Index)

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

Harmonic Drive Systems Inc (3.68 %)

Hiwin Technologies Corp (2.02 %)

Fanuc Corp (1.94 %)

VanEck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (100 %)

Top 3 industries

Industrials (65.08 %)

Information Technology (25.28 %)

Consumer Staples (15.08 %)

Top 3 countries

United States (42.78 %)

Japan (18.81 %)

Taiwan (8.37 %)

Management fee

0.82 %

0 %


Key Summary

ROBO

ALFA

Issuer

Global X

VanEck

Tracking index

ROBO Global Robotics and Automation TR Index

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.82 %

0 %

Price

$83.08

$21.53

Size

$243.884 million

N/A

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution/ dividend yield (5Y)

3.87 %

- %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

14/09/2017

22/01/2025

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50


Community Stats

ROBO

ALFA

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

527

4

Median incremental investment

$639.76

$1,023.50

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Weekly

Median total investment

$1,246.20

$807.38

Average age group

> 35

> 35


Pros and Cons

ROBO

ALFA

Pros

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

  • Lower management fee

Cons

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

ROBO

ALFA

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

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