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Compare BEAR vs. GEAR
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 Equities Bear Complex ETF (BEAR) and the Betashares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF (GEAR). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
BEAR | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 225 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,662.78 | $2,255.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
BEAR | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Strategy | BEAR.AX was created on 2012-07-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. BEAR.AX seeks to generate returns that are negatively correlated to the returns of the Australian sharemarket. The Fund expects to generate a positive return when the S&P/ASX Accumulation 200 Index falls (and a negative return when the index rises). | GEAR.AX was created on 2014-04-30 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with geared exposure to a diversified portfolio of Australian shares as simply as buying any share on the ASX. As the fund is internally geared, investors do not need to take out margin loans and do not have the possibility of margin calls in relation to their investment in the Fund. |
Top 3 holdings | SPI 200 FUTURES JUN25 (0 %) AUD - AUSTRALIA DOLLAR (53.44 %) BETASHARES AUSTRALIAN CASH PLUS FUND (24.23 %) | COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (26.52 %) BHP GROUP LTD (17.74 %) CSL LTD (10.87 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (79.79 %) Communication Services (20.21 %) | Other (37.10 %) Financials (22.13 %) Materials (11.13 %) |
Top 3 countries | Australia (94.91 %) United States (3.06 %) New Zealand (1.56 %) | |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
BEAR | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | ||
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 1.38 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $7.49 | $34.31 |
Size | $38.444 million | $536.698 million |
10Y return | -56.07 % | 59.06 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.28 % | 8.59 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/07/2012 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BEAR | GEAR | |
|---|---|---|
Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 2 | 225 |
Median incremental investment | $1,175.25 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,662.78 | $2,255.22 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
BEAR | GEAR | |
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BEAR | GEAR |
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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 |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |