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Compare EMXC vs. GDX

Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China ETF

ASX

Buy

Buy

VanEck Gold Miners ETF

ASX

Overview
Performance

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 iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China ETF (EMXC) 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

EMXC

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

94

Median incremental investment

$5,000.00

$1,060.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$8,432.03

$2,531.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

EMXC

GDX

Strategy

EMXC.AX was created on 2024-06-07 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of an index, before fees and expenses.

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

iShares MSCI EM ex-China ETF USD Dis (99.03 %)

Newmont Corp (11.30 %)

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (11.21 %)

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp (7.61 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (77.32 %)

Other (22.68 %)

Top 3 countries

Canada (52.17 %)

United States (17.26 %)

Australia (11.76 %)

Management fee

0.25 %

0.53 %

Key Summary

EMXC

GDX

Issuer

iShares

VanEck

Tracking index

MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) ex China

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.25 %

0.53 %

Price

$28.06

$83.00

Size

$161.162 million

$807.231 million

10Y return

N/A

N/A

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.19 %

1.14 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

12/06/2024

26/06/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

EMXC

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

6

94

Median incremental investment

$5,000.00

$1,060.00

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$8,432.03

$2,531.50

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

EMXC

GDX

Pros

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to AU market

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Higher management fee

EMXC

GDX

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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield