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Compare AQLT 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 BetaShares Australian Quality ETF (AQLT) and the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
AQLT | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 37 | 64 |
Median incremental investment | $3,500.00 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,217.08 | $2,405.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AQLT | GDX | |
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Strategy | AQLT.AX was created on 2022-04-04 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. AQLT.AX aims to track an index (before fees and expenses) that comprises 40 high quality companies, selected based on three quality metrics high return on equity, low leverage and relative earnings stability. | 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 | SPI 200 FUTURES SEP24 (0 %) TELSTRA GROUP LTD (6.82 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (6.09 %) | Newmont Corp (11.58 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.51 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.28 %) |
Top 3 industries | Financials (37.43 %) Materials (13.28 %) Consumer Discretionary (10.82 %) | Materials (87.59 %) Other (12.41 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.56 %) United States (3.31 %) China (1.13 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
AQLT | 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 | 0.35 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $31.24 | $55.94 |
Size | $336.465 million | $545.107 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 2.12 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 05/04/2022 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AQLT | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 37 | 64 |
Median incremental investment | $3,500.00 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $5,217.08 | $2,405.42 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AQLT | GDX | |
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AQLT | 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 |