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Compare YANK 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 Strong Us Dollar Complex ETF (YANK) 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
YANK | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $10,000.00 | $996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $138.32 | $1,803.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
YANK | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | YANK.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long usd, short aud currency. YANK.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the U.S. dollar against the Australian dollar. | 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 | AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (100.36 %) AUDUSD CRNCY FUT SEP25 (0.00 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (-0.36 %) | IGO Ltd (3.93 %) Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd (3.87 %) MA Financial Group Ltd (3.55 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (69.81 %) Communication Services (30.19 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (100.00 %) | |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
YANK | ALFA | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Australian Dollar per U.S. Dollar | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $9.88 | $23.73 |
Size | $5.868 million | $29.826 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.82 % | 0.51 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 24/01/2017 | 22/01/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
YANK | ALFA | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1 | 16 |
Median incremental investment | $10,000.00 | $996.75 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly |
Median total investment | $138.32 | $1,803.48 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
YANK | ALFA | |
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YANK | ALFA |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |