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Compare ASIA 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 Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASIA) 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
ASIA | GDX | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 920 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $876.41 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,562.13 | $2,560.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
ASIA | GDX | |
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Strategy | ASIA aims to track the performance of the Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers index. The index consists of the 50 largest technology and online retail stocks in Asia (exclusing Japan). | 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 | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTU (10.45 %) TENCENT HOLDINGS LTD (9.65 %) | Newmont Corp (12.21 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.21 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.76 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (78.60 %) Communication Services (12.13 %) Consumer Discretionary (8.58 %) | Materials (87.60 %) Other (12.40 %) |
Top 3 countries | China (43.17 %) Taiwan (31.14 %) Korea (13.68 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
ASIA | GDX | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | Solactive Asia Ex-Japan Technology & Internet Tigers Index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.67 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $10.03 | $59.67 |
Size | $545.828 million | $573.211 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.53 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 21/09/2018 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
ASIA | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 920 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $876.41 | $1,123.73 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,562.13 | $2,560.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
ASIA | GDX | |
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ASIA | GDX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Lower exposure to US market | Higher exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |