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Compare EMKT 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 MSCI Emerging Markets Shares (EMKT) 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
EMKT | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 156 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,028.59 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,300.98 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
EMKT | GDX | |
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Strategy | EMKT.AX was created on 2018-04-10 by VanEck. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EMKT.AX) invests in a diversified portfolio of emerging markets listed securities with the aim of providing investment returns, before fees and other costs, which track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified MultipleFactor Index (AUD) (EMKT.AX 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 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (7.87 %) HCL Technologies Ltd (2.63 %) Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.49 %) | Newmont Corp (11.86 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (10.43 %) Barrick Gold Corp (7.42 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (60.12 %) Materials (12.51 %) Energy (9.56 %) | Materials (87.37 %) Other (12.63 %) |
Top 3 countries | India (23.86 %) Taiwan (23.66 %) China (21.17 %) | Canada (52.17 %) United States (17.26 %) Australia (11.76 %) |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
EMKT | GDX | |
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Issuer | VanEck | VanEck |
Tracking index | MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index - AUD | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $25.89 | $58.92 |
Size | $180.349 million | $606.826 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 3.31 % | 1.26 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 12/04/2018 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
EMKT | GDX | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 156 | 65 |
Median incremental investment | $1,028.59 | $1,111.87 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $3,300.98 | $2,533.56 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
EMKT | GDX | |
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EMKT | 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 |