Compare AU
Compare AUDS 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 Strong Australian Dollar Fund (Hedge Fund) (AUDS) 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
AUDS | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $975.05 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $27,437.82 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
AUDS | GDX | |
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Strategy | AUDS.AX was created on 2016-11-28 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long aud, short usd currency. AUDS.AX aims to provide geared exposure to changes in the value of the Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar. | 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 | AUDUSD CRNCY FUT SEP24 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (95.25 %) USD - UNITED STATES DOLLAR (4.75 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (70.09 %) Communication Services (29.91 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
AUDS | GDX | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | VanEck |
Tracking index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $5.57 | $58.92 |
Size | $32.446 million | $606.826 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 4.09 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 24/01/2017 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
AUDS | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 4 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $975.05 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Weekly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $27,437.82 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
AUDS | GDX | |
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AUDS | 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 |