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Compare FSML vs. GDX

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

Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active 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 Firetrail Aust Small Companies Fund - Active ETF (FSML) 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

FSML

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

29

261

Median incremental investment

$1,208.50

$1,299.23

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,789.27

$2,583.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Key Summary

FSML

GDX

Strategy

FSML.AX was created on 2020-02-20 by Firetraill. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The Fund aims to outperform the S&P/ ASX Small Ordinaries Index over the medium to long term.

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

Greatland Resources Ltd (5.34 %)

Gemlife Communities Group Stapled Units (1 Ord & 1 Unt - Gemlife Trusts) (4.18 %)

Genesis Minerals Ltd (4.00 %)

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (9.89 %)

Newmont Corp (8.68 %)

Barrick Mining Corp (6.36 %)

Top 3 industries

Materials (32.29 %)

Other (18.17 %)

Energy (9.23 %)

Materials (76.97 %)

Other (23.03 %)

Top 3 countries

Australia (74.40 %)

New Zealand (7.16 %)

Canada (5.81 %)

Canada (54.95 %)

United States (15.85 %)

South Africa (11.24 %)

Management fee

0.97 %

0.53 %

Key Summary

FSML

GDX

Issuer

Firetraill

VanEck

Tracking index

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index - AUD

Asset class

ETF

ETF

Management fee

0.97 %

0.53 %

Price

$2.11

$143.97

Size

N/A

$1.801 billion

10Y return

N/A

439.42 %

Annual distribution yield (5Y)

0.14 %

1.44 %

Market

ASX

ASX

First listed date

17/11/2024

26/06/2015

Purchase fee

$6.50

$6.50

Community Stats

FSML

GDX

Popularity

Low

Low

Pearlers invested

29

261

Median incremental investment

$1,208.50

$1,299.23

Median investment frequency

Monthly

Monthly

Median total investment

$3,789.27

$2,583.00

Average age group

> 35

> 35

Pros and Cons

FSML

GDX

Pros

  • Higher exposure to AU market

  • Higher exposure to US market

  • Lower management fee

  • Higher price growth

  • Higher distribution yield

Cons

  • Lower exposure to US market

  • Higher management fee

  • Lower price growth

  • Lower distribution yield

  • Lower exposure to AU market

FSML

GDX

Higher exposure to AU market

Lower 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

Lower distribution yield

Higher distribution yield