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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 SPDR S&P/ASX Iboxx Australian Bond ETF (BOND) 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
BOND | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 169 |
Median incremental investment | $516.50 | $1,364.92 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $746.75 | $3,166.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
BOND | GDX | |
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Strategy | BOND.AX was created on 2012-07-26 by SPDR. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on investment grade fixed income. The ETF currently has 43.5m in AUM and 211 holdings. The SPDR S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Bond ETF seeks to closely track, before fees and expenses, the returns of the S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index. | 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 | Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (1.57 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 4.25% (1.51 %) Australia (Commonwealth of) 3.75% (1.43 %) | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (7.86 %) Newmont Corp (7.03 %) Anglogold Ashanti PLC (5.52 %) |
Top 3 industries | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) | |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
BOND | GDX | |
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Issuer | SPDR | VanEck |
Tracking index | S&P/ASX iBoxx Australian Fixed Interest Diversified 0+ Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Gross | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.1 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $25.82 | $114.40 |
Size | $44.344 million | $1.343 billion |
10Y return | 0.12 % | 520.05 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.40 % | 1.24 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/07/2012 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
BOND | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 13 | 169 |
Median incremental investment | $516.50 | $1,364.92 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $746.75 | $3,166.56 |
Average age group | 26 - 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
BOND | GDX | |
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BOND | 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 |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |