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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 Global X Fang+ ETF (FANG) 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
FANG | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,880 | 282 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,088.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,988.45 | $1,566.89 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
FANG | GDX | |
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Strategy | The Global X FANG+ ETF (FANG) seeks to track the performance of the NYSE FANG+® Index before fees, expenses, and taxes. | 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 | Meta Platforms Inc Class A (10.55 %) Apple Inc (10.54 %) Amazon.com Inc (10.25 %) | Newmont Corp (12.28 %) Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.06 %) Barrick Mining Corp (7.45 %) |
Top 3 industries | Information Technology (59.88 %) Communication Services (30.22 %) Consumer Discretionary (9.90 %) | Materials (76.97 %) Other (23.03 %) |
Top 3 countries | United States (100.00 %) | Canada (54.95 %) United States (15.85 %) South Africa (11.24 %) |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.53 % |
Key Summary
FANG | GDX | |
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Issuer | ETFS | VanEck |
Tracking index | NYSE FANG+ Index | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.35 % | 0.53 % |
Price | $34.38 | $91.25 |
Size | $1.632 billion | $1.099 billion |
10Y return | N/A | 130.78 % |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 7.22 % | 5.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 02/03/2020 | 26/06/2015 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
FANG | GDX | |
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Popularity | Medium | Low |
Pearlers invested | 1,880 | 282 |
Median incremental investment | $993.50 | $1,088.00 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $2,988.45 | $1,566.89 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
FANG | GDX | |
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FANG | GDX |
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Lower exposure to AU market | Higher exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Lower management fee | Higher management fee |
Higher price growth | Lower price growth |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |