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Compare EXUS 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 Global Shares Ex Us ETF (EXUS) 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
EXUS | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 338 | 297 |
Median incremental investment | $2,067.20 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,673.73 | $2,431.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Key Summary
EXUS | GEAR | |
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Strategy | EXUS.AX was created on 2025-11-06 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The investment objective of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index (the Index), before taking into account fees and expenses | 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 | ASML HOLDING NV (2.97 %) HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (1.40 %) ROCHE HOLDING AG (1.24 %) | BHP GROUP LTD (25.57 %) COMMONWEALTH BANK OF AUSTRALIA (20.84 %) NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LTD (9.87 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (36.19 %) Financials (21.66 %) Materials (11.94 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Australia (95.42 %) United States (3.04 %) New Zealand (0.60 %) | |
Management fee | 0.14 % | 0.8 % |
Key Summary
EXUS | GEAR | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | BetaShares |
Tracking index | Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia and United States Large & Mid Cap AUD Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.14 % | 0.8 % |
Price | $37.62 | $35.16 |
Size | $152.368 million | $569.089 million |
10Y return | N/A | 79.30 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 0.59 % | 5.40 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 09/11/2025 | 02/05/2014 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
EXUS | GEAR | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 338 | 297 |
Median incremental investment | $2,067.20 | $1,000.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $4,673.73 | $2,431.80 |
Average age group | > 35 | 26 - 35 |
Pros and Cons
EXUS | GEAR | |
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EXUS | 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 |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Lower price growth | Higher price growth |
Lower distribution yield | Higher distribution yield |