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Compare A200 vs. GDX
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 Aussie 200 Large-Caps (A200) and the Global Gold Miners (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
A200 | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,945 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,078.03 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,756.78 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
A200 | GDX | |
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Strategy | BetaShares Australia 200 ETF (ASX: A200) seeks to track the performance of the Solactive Australia 200 index before account fees, expenses, and taxes. The index tracks the largest 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). | GDX.AX was created on 2015-06-26 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. To achieve this investment objective, GDX.AX employs a passive management strategy of investing in the NYSE-listed GDX.AX issued and operated by VanEck in the United States. |
Top 3 holdings | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (10.91 %) BHP GROUP LTD (8.47 %) CSL LTD (5.54 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (33.34 %) Materials (18.62 %) Health Care (8.61 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.07 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (1.41 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
A200 | GDX | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive Australia 200 Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.04 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $139.14 | $58.92 |
Size | $6.282 billion | $606.826 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 5.25 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 08/05/2018 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
A200 | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4,945 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,078.03 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,756.78 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
A200 | GDX | |
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A200 | GDX |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |